Warn is an English word of 4 letters with synonyms like tell or order. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Warn in a sentence
Related words
Warn meaning
- To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
- To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc.
Using Warn
- The main meaning on this page is: To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially: | To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. | To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
- Useful related words include: discourage, say, enjoin, tell.
- In the example corpus, warn often appears in combinations such as: to warn, warn that, experts warn.
Example sentences (20)
Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram to warn ‘the world is in trouble’ Sir David Attenborough has joined Instagram, using his debut post to warn“saving our planet is now a communications challenge”.
Raphael Raphael is an archangel whom God sends to warn Adam about Satan's infiltration of Eden and to warn him that Satan is going to try to curse Adam and Eve.
Second, Grünenthal failed to insist that its sister company in Madrid warn Spanish doctors, and permitted it to not warn them.
A compilation of clips of drivers who are inconsiderate around cyclists has been released by Northamptonshire Police as officers warn against poor behaviour on the roads.
After a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu, health experts warn the strain of avian influenza viruses is changing in ways that raise concerns it could potentially drive another pandemic.
After Victor points out that Victoria had better keep her own edge, he’ll warn that Adam intends to come after Newman Media.
Ahead, you can listen to every track from "Barbie: The Album" — but we'll warn you that some of them contain major spoilers for the film.
Aid groups and health workers repeatedly warn that without humanitarian corridors – which the army and RSF both had pledged but which failed to materialise – disease outbreaks and overwhelmed care facilities could spell disaster.
Also, I love how this DA's office is so hell-bent against gummies and edibles that they warn against toddlers and kids getting hold of this stuff.
Although many vinegars are at five percent acidity or above — which is safe for canning — experts warn that a small but growing number of vinegars of lower acidity are becoming available and shouldn't be used for canning.
Although originally intended to warn of the threat of nuclear Armageddon, the Doomsday Clock also takes into account the likelihood of other emerging threats such as climate change and advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
AMC stock is in focus following comments from CEO Adam Aron that warn of AMC running out of capital without raising equity capital.
Analysts do not expect an immediate deal to avert a historic default, which the Treasury Department has warned could come as soon as June 1. Forecasters warn a default would likely send the U.S. economy into deep recession with soaring unemployment.
And they warn that some states already are starting to bring in less money.
Another thing I warn my patients about is the idea that cannabis smoke is healthier than cigarette smoke.
As a footnote, industry leaders do warn that the tenuous situation in the Middle East could lead to economic stress and could play a role in whether these trends hold true.
As a result, Ukraine’s supporters call out and warn against establishing a ‘Munich spirit,’ urging not to repeat past mistakes.
As the chair of the school board tried to explain, the issue was not with the marble masterpiece but the “egregious” failure to warn parents that their children would see the “potentially controversial” work of art.
As wildfires become larger and more catastrophic across the drying West, water leaders warn communities must prepare for the eventual impact on the critical watersheds that provide the water flowing from Colorado taps.
A tense fight is escalating, with Democrats refusing to budge and hard-line Republicans digging in. Without a solution, economists and others warn, the US could be plunged into an “economic catastrophe”.
Common combinations with warn
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to warn 73×
- warn that 43×
- experts warn 16×
- warn of 15×
- warn the 13×
- warn you 10×
- officials warn 8×
- they warn 7×
- and warn 7×
- warn them 6×