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   warn

   /wɔːn/

   verb

   • 1. inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation: "his father had warned him of what might happen" Similar notifyalertapprisegive noticeinformtelllet someone knowmake someone awaregive a warning togive fair warning toforewarnput someone on notice/guardremindraise/sound the alarminformal:tip offput wise
   • ▪ give (someone) cautionary advice about their actions or conduct: "he warned the chancellor against raising taxes" Similar adviseexhorturgecounselcautionput on the alertput someone on guard

   Word Origin Old Englishwar(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘be cautious’; compare with ware2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. warner noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • W

     4

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • N

     1

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