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Warned

/wɔːnd/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

📖 Definitions of "Warned"

verb
  1. 1

    To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

  2. 2

    To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    "Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you."

  3. 3

    (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.

    "A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site."

  4. 4

    To give warning.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Warned"

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WordDefinition
admonishverb(transitive, with of or against) To advise against wrongdoing; to caution; to warn against danger or an offense.
discourageverb(transitive) To persuade somebody not to do (something).
accusednoun(law) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.
admonishedverbpunished especially by reproof or reprimand
advisedverbInformed, appraised or made aware.
alertverbTo give warning to.
alertedverbHaving been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.
announcedHaving been preceded by an announcement; declared.
calledHaving been called.
cautionverb(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
cautionedverbThat has received a caution (typically from the police)
cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative
cautiouslyIn a cautious manner.
confirmedverbVerified or ratified.
detectedHaving been noticed.
exhortedverbTo urge; to advise earnestly.
feltverbTo make into felt or a feltlike substance; to cause to adhere and mat together.
forewarnedverbTo warn in advance.
hintedverb(intransitive) To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
indicatedverb(transitive, sometimes with 'of') To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

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