WARN


Meaning of WARN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwȯrn ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English warnian; akin to Old High German warnōn to take heed, Old English wær careful, aware — more at wary

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb

1.

a. : to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil

b. : to give admonishing advice to : counsel

c. : to call to one's attention : inform

2. : to order to go or stay away — often used with off

intransitive verb

: to give a warning

• warn·er noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.