warned

[wɔːnd]

warned Definition

to tell someone about a possible danger or problem, so that they can avoid it or prevent it from happening.

Using warned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "warned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I warned him about the icy roads.

• Example

  The teacher warned the students not to cheat on the exam.

• Example

  The doctor warned her patient about the side effects of the medication.

warned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for warned

• cautioned
• advised
• alerted

Phrases with warned

• warned off

  to be told not to do something, especially because it is dangerous or illegal

  Example

  The police warned the protesters off from entering the restricted area.

• warned out

  to be officially ordered to leave a place or vacate a building

  Example

  The residents were warned out of their homes due to the approaching hurricane.

• pre-warned

  to be informed in advance about something that will happen

  Example

  The employees were pre-warned about the upcoming company restructuring.

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Summary: warned in Brief

The verb 'warned' [wɔːnd] means to inform someone about a possible danger or problem so that they can avoid or prevent it. It is often used in contexts such as warning someone about icy roads or cautioning students not to cheat on an exam. 'Warned' also appears in phrases like 'warned off,' meaning to be told not to do something dangerous or illegal, and 'pre-warned,' which means to be informed in advance.