Слово англійською: warn

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warn

verb
/wɔːrn/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they warn
/wɔːrn/
he / she / it warns
/wɔːrnz/
past simple warned
/wɔːrnd/
past participle warned
/wɔːrnd/
-ing form warning
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
  1. [transitive, intransitive] to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it
    • warn somebody I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen.
    • If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money.
    • warn about/against somebody/something Security experts warned about the problems months ago.
    • warn somebody about/against somebody/something He warned us against pickpockets.
    • warn somebody of something Officials warned the pilot of an anonymous threat.
    • He has been warned of the danger he is in.
    • warn of something Police have warned of possible delays.
    • warn somebody about something He is warning youngsters about the dangers of fireworks.
    • warn that… Aid agencies have repeatedly warned that a humanitarian catastrophe is imminent.
    • warn somebody that… She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job.
    • warn somebody what, how, etc… I had been warned what to expect.
    • warn (somebody) + speech ‘Beware of pickpockets,’ she warned (him).
    Express Yourself Warning people of dangerWarning people of dangerYou may need to tell somebody that they are in danger or advise them not to do something dangerous:
      • Look out! There's a car coming.
      • Be careful. It can be quite dangerous on that path.
      • Watch out for falling rocks!
      • Make sure you keep hold of your bag.
      • I wouldn't do that if I were you.
    Homophones warn | wornwarn   worn
    /wɔːrn/
    • warn verb
      • I thought I should warn him about the risks involved.
    • worn verb (past participle of wear)
      • This is the first time I've worn this suit.
    • worn adjective
      • She was wearing a worn old leather jacket.
  • [intransitive, transitive] to strongly advise somebody to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or punishment synonym advise
    • warn against/about (doing) something The guidebook warns against walking alone at night.
    • warn somebody against/about (doing) something He hit the other child, despite being warned about the consequences of such behaviour.
    • warn somebody to do something He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter.
    • warn somebody ‘I’m warning you!’ said James, losing his patience.
    • They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather.
  • [transitive] warn somebody (for something) (in sport, etc.) to give somebody an official warning after they have broken a rule
    • The referee warned him for dangerous play.
  • Word OriginOld English war(e)nian, wearnian, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘be cautious’.
    Phrasal Verbs
    • warn off
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