warn

Definition

Examples

Signs warn visitors not to enter the construction area without a helmet.

Word Family

Synonyms

• alertcondition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
• cautionthe trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
• admonishadmonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

Collocations

• Easy warn children about crossing the street
  to warn children about crossing the street, meaning to notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
• Medium warn employees about phishing scams
  to warn employees about phishing scams, meaning to notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
• Hard warn against systemic perils of excessive leverage
  to warn against systemic perils of excessive leverage, meaning to notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
• Very Hard forewarned is forearmed against impending betrayal
  to forewarned is forearmed against impending betrayal, meaning to warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning