Definitions
Warn is a verb that means to inform someone in advance of a potential danger or problem.
Example
I warned him about the icy roads.
Example
The teacher warned the students not to cheat on the exam.
Worn is the past participle of the verb 'wear'. It means to have been used or damaged by time or use.
Example
The carpet was worn and stained.
Example
He wore his favorite shirt until it was completely worn out.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference, think of warn as giving a warning or advice to someone, while worn refers to something that has been used or damaged over time. - You could also associate warn with 'alert' and worn with 'used up'.
Remember this!
Remember, warn means to give a warning or advice, while worn means something that has been used or damaged over time.
