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Signs warn drivers to slow down.
What does Warn mean?
Warn means tell about possible danger.
Dictionary definition
To tell someone about possible danger or trouble ahead.
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She warned us about slippery floors.
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Good leaders warn teams early about possible risks.
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What does warn mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to warn?
Alert is close in meaning to warn in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for warn?
Reassure contrasts with warn in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningWarn means tell about possible danger.
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warning
A message about possible danger.
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Warn means tell about possible danger.
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Do not confuse warn with scare. A warning gives useful information about possible danger.
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Write one sentence that shows warn without using the word warn. Then underline clue words that show tell about possible danger. Example: She warned us about slippery floors. Clue words: warned, slippery, floors Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show tell about possible danger?
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