warnwarn /wɔːn $ wɔːrn/ ●●● S3 W2 verb [intransitive, transitive] 
‘Be careful, the rocks are slippery,’ Alex warned.warn somebody about something Travellers to Africa are being warned about the danger of HIV infection.warn (somebody) of something Salmon farmers are warning of the severe crisis facing the industry.warn somebody (not) to do something I warned you not to walk home alone. Motorists are being warned to avoid the centre of London this weekend.warn somebody (that) We warned them that there was a bull in the field.2to tell someone about something before it happens so that they are not worried or surprised by itwarn somebody (that) Warn her you’re going to be back late.RegisterIn everyday English, people often use the expression let someone know rather than warn someone:· Let me know if you’re not going to finish on time.GRAMMAR: Patterns with warn• You warn someone that something will happen (=you say it will definitely happen): · I must warn you that the treatment will have side effects.• In the past, you say that someone warned that something would happen (=they said that it would definitely happen): · Campaigners warned that the airport would harm the environment.• You warn that something might happen or could happen: · He warned that there might be another war.• Warn is also often used in the passive. You say that someone was warned about something: · We were warned about the dangers of global warming.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSwarn to tell someone about something bad or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · I warned you about sitting out in the sun too long.· We were warned that there could be delays on the motorway, so we took another route.give somebody a warning to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · He’s already been given several warnings about handing in his essays late.· The US gave a warning that if the hostages were not released, it would be forced to take military action.alert to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can prevent it or be ready to deal with it: · a campaign to alert people to the dangers of smoking· An anonymous caller alerted the police that a bomb was due to go off.tip somebody off informal to secretly warn someone about something that is going to happen – used especially about warning the police about a crime: · The police found the drugs after being tipped off by local residents.· Informants tipped the FBI off.caution formal to warn someone to do or not to do something in order to avoid a dangerous or bad result: · People are being cautioned against using credit cards abroad, in case of fraud.· Health officials have cautioned the public to wash fruit thoroughly before eating it.forewarn /fɔːˈwɔːn $ fɔːrˈwɔːrn/ [usually passive] formal to warn someone about something that is going to happen, so that they are expecting it or ready for it: · We had been forewarned that the roads weren’t very good.warn (somebody) against something phrasal verb to advise someone not to do something because it may have dangerous or unpleasant results: Her financial adviser warned her against such a risky investment.warn (somebody) against doing something The police have warned tourists against leaving the main tourist centres.warn somebody ↔ away phrasal verb to tell someone that they should not go near something, especially because it may be dangerous: The snake’s markings are intended to warn away predators.warn off phrasal verb1 warn somebody ↔ off to tell people that they should not go near something, especially because it might be dangerous: Some animals mark their territory to warn off rivals.2 warn somebody off (doing) something especially British English to tell someone that they should not do or use something because it might be dangerous: Doctors should have warned people off using the drug much earlier than they did.
WORD ORIGINwarn
Origin:
Old English warnianVERB TABLE
warn
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | warn |
| he, she, it | warns | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | warned |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have warned |
| he, she, it | has warned | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had warned |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will warn |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have warned |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am warning |
| he, she, it | is warning | |
| you, we, they | are warning | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was warning |
| you, we, they | were warning | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been warning |
| he, she, it | has been warning | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been warning |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be warning |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been warning |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Dark clouds warned of the approaching storm.
- I was going for a swim, until the people in the hotel warned me about the jellyfish.
- Police are warning drivers not to go out on the roads unless their journey is really necessary.
- Something warned Lucy that she must stop him.
- The bleached bones of cattle warn the traveler how hot it can be in Death Valley.
- The consequences could be serious - I just wanted to warn you.
- The local people were warned that the volcano might erupt at any time.
- Tourists are warned against going to remoter regions.
- We tried to warn her, but she refused to listen.
- We were warned there were going to be delays on the motorway, so we came back by a different route.
- Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal regions.
- A senior official in the State Statistical Bureau warned that demand had to be controlled to avoid runaway inflation.
- But they should at least be warned, and wary.
- Cooley warns that one should go slowly and not slip at the last rung of the ladder.
- He would be the one Rostov had warned him to be wary of.
- Just warn your friend Martin to be extra careful, because everything he does is under close scrutiny.
- When I married my first Guenever you warned me that the marriage might be unwholesome for me.
THESAURUS
to tell someone about something bad or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · I warned you about sitting out in the sun too long.· We were warned that there could be delays on the motorway, so we took another route.
to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · He’s already been given several warnings about handing in his essays late.· The US gave a warning that if the hostages were not released, it would be forced to take military action.
to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can prevent it or be ready to deal with it: · a campaign to alert people to the dangers of smoking· An anonymous caller alerted the police that a bomb was due to go off.
informal to secretly warn someone about something that is going to happen – used especially about warning the police about a crime: · The police found the drugs after being tipped off by local residents.· Informants tipped the FBI off.
formal to warn someone to do or not to do something in order to avoid a dangerous or bad result: · People are being cautioned against using credit cards abroad, in case of fraud.· Health officials have cautioned the public to wash fruit thoroughly before eating it.
[usually passive] formal to warn someone about something that is going to happen, so that they are expecting it or ready for it: · We had been forewarned that the roads weren’t very good.
Longman Language Activatorto warn someone about something to tell someone about something unpleasant or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · We tried to warn her, but she refused to listen.· The consequences could be serious - I just wanted to warn you.warn (that): · The local people were warned that the volcano might erupt at any time.· We were warned there were going to be delays on the motorway, so we came back by a different route.warn somebody about something especially spoken: · I was going for a swim, until the people in the hotel warned me about the jellyfish.warn (somebody) of something especially written: · Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal regions.warn somebody (not) to do something: · Police are warning drivers not to go out on the roads unless their journey is really necessary.warn somebody against doing something: · Tourists are warned against going to remoter regions.
to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · So you've given her a warning about her conduct in future?give sb a warning that: · The US gave a warning that, if the hostages were not released, they would be forced to take military action.give somebody a final warning: · One day Monica's boss gave her a final warning. If she messed up again, she was fired.
to try to prevent someone from doing something by warning them about the trouble or problems it could cause for them: warn somebody off: · The army had put signs up around the area where the mines were, to warn people off.warn somebody off doing something: · Even though we'd been warned off going into the mountains, we couldn't resist it.warn off somebody: · The female rattlesnake warns off intruders by making a loud noise.
formal to warn someone not to do something because it is likely to be dangerous or have a bad result: · "Be careful now," Sarah cautioned. "Don't do anything stupid."caution somebody against doing something: · The policeman cautioned the children against talking to strangers.caution against (doing) something: · Marshall cautioned against pouring millions of pounds into taking legal action when there was no guarantee of victory.
to warn someone about something that is going to happen, especially to warn the police about a crime, so that they can try to prevent it: be tipped off about: · The police had been tipped off about the gang's arrival.be tipped off that: · Customs officers had been tipped off that the drugs were hidden in a child's rucksack.tip somebody off: · Someone must have tipped the press off about the princess's visit. tip off somebody: · A farmer noticed our foreign accents and tipped off the Security Police.
to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can be ready to deal with it: · When he realized that one engine was not working, the pilot alerted air traffic control.alert somebody to something: · a poster campaign to alert people to the diseasealert somebody that: · Drivers are being alerted that an escaped prisoner has been seen hitch-hiking on the road to Frankfurt.
to warn everyone about something bad or dangerous that is already happening so that they can take action to stop it or avoid it: · Leighton was told to stand at the door, and to raise the alarm if a guard came.sound/raise the alarm about: · The Red Cross has sounded the alarm about the danger of further famine in the region.· The problem is that if you sound the alarm about fraud in your company, you might end up out of a job.
formal to warn someone about something bad that is going to happen soon, so that they have enough time to prepare for it: · Barry Hearn forewarned me that the meeting was going to be tough.be forewarned of something: · A police team, forewarned of the raid, had taken up positions inside the bank.
spoken say this when you had warned someone about a possible danger that has now happened, especially if they ignored your warning: · I told you he had a violent temper! Why did you argue with him?· I told you so! It was obvious she was going to disappear as soon as she got the money.· I hate to say "I told you so", but maybe you should listen to me next time.
what you say when you want to warn someone spoken say this to urgently warn someone that they will have an accident if they do not immediately try to avoid it: · "Look out!" yelled Willie. "He's got a gun!"· Look out! There's a train coming!· Watch out! You nearly hit that car.
British spoken use this to warn someone not to touch something or do something that would be dangerous or cause trouble: · Mind the table Charlotte, there are drinks on it.mind/mind out: · Mind! The plate's hot.· Mind out! There's a motorcycle!mind you don't do something: · The cat's down there - mind you don't tread on him.mind how you go (=used to warn someone to walk carefully to avoid slipping or falling): · Mind how you go. The path's a bit slippery.
use this to warn someone that what they are doing could be dangerous: · "Watch out!" yelled the driver, as the truck veered towards his car.· Watch it! You nearly knocked my head off with that ladder.
spoken use this to warn someone that what they are doing could be dangerous: · I handed Phil the heavy revolver. "Be careful, it's loaded."· Be careful, it's very hot.be careful with: · Hey! Be careful with that cigarette!be careful/take care not to do something: · Be careful not to do anything that might make him angry.
especially written used to warn people about something dangerous - usually seen on signs and official statements: · Beware. Deep water.beware of: · Beware of the dog.· Beware of falling rocks.· The police warn tourists to beware of pickpockets, especially in crowded places.beware of doing something: · Beware of accidentally starting the engine while you are cleaning the blades.
spoken informal use this to warn or advise someone that they should do something in order to avoid trouble: · "I suppose I ought to apologize." "Yes, you'd better, or she might make things difficult for you."you'd better do something: · You'd better tell the police in case they think it was your fault.· The train leaves in twenty minutes, so you'd better hurry up!
British spoken say this to warn someone that something they are determined to do is not sensible and will probably end badly: · Never have an affair with a work colleague - they usually end in tears.it'll (all) end in tears: · My common sense told me: "Stay away! It'll end in tears!"
making you realize that something bad could happen: warn somebody (that) · Something warned Lucy that she must stop him.· The bleached bones of cattle warn the traveler how hot it can be in Death Valley.warn of · Dark clouds warned of the approaching storm.
if an event or fact is a warning , it shows that something bad could happen or is going to happen: · The story of the Titanic is a warning to anyone who trusts too much in their technology.· The only warning was a low rumbling sound.be a warning of: · Pain in the shoulder and arm can be a warning of a heart attack.
if something sets (the) alarm bells ringing it makes you realize that something seriously wrong or very dangerous is happening: · There were no lights on when I got home. That immediately set alarm bells ringing.· A brief study of the company's accounts set the alarm bells ringing -- there was no trace of the $56 million loan.
making you think that something bad has happened or is likely to happen soon: · Another wave crashed onto the deck and the mast made an ominous creaking sound.· Katy answered the phone. There was an ominous silence.something sounds ominous: · My manager asked for an appointment at nine o'clock on a Monday morning: it sounded ominous.
intended to or likely to warn you that something bad will happen if you continue to do something or do not do something: · Aunt Lou shot a warning glance at father just as he was about to speak.· He grabbed her pistol and fired a warning shot. The intruder ran back out into the hall. · From the trees there came a warning screech and the whole flock took to the air.
: cautionary tale/note something that provides a warning of something bad that could happen or a warning against particular actions or behaviour: · The rise and fall of this company is a cautionary tale for anyone investing in the property market.· The director ended her speech on a cautionary note, when she said that next year would be even harder than this year.
a spoken or written statement that warns people something that you say or do to warn people about danger or to warn them not to do something: · All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.give a warning: · The weather report gave a warning of more snow and icy roads.warning to: · Two of the prisoners were publicly beaten, as a warning to the others.without (any) warning (=without giving a warning): · Soldiers began firing into the crowd without any warning.
a warning that something bad is going to happen, especially a warning about a crime that is given to the police in time for them to stop it happening: · Police were called to the hotel after a tip-off.acting on a tip-off (=doing something because of a tip-off): · Acting on a tip-off, customs officers seized 50 kilos of cocaine from a house in Leicester.
formal a warning to someone about a possible danger, especially a warning added to the end of a statement or piece of information: · This caution cannot be overstated: if the belts are incorrectly adjusted they are useless.· Caution: do not install electrical equipment near or around water sources.
to threaten someone to tell someone that you will hurt them or cause serious problems for them if they do not do what you want: · Then he started threatening me and saying that my family might get hurt.threaten to do something: · When they found out he was an American, the soldiers threatened to kill him.· Every time we have a quarrel, she threatens to leave me.threaten somebody with a knife/gun etc: · After threatening the manager with a knife, he stole £300 and ran off.threaten somebody with violence/jail/legal action etc (=say you will hurt someone, put them in prison etc): · I was threatened with jail if I published the story.
to try to make someone do what you want by making them feel afraid: · He's being kept in jail until the trial so that he can't intimidate any of the witnesses.· The boss is quite tough, but don't let him intimidate you.intimidate somebody into doing something: · Some workers are saying that they were intimidated into accepting the pay cuts, with threats of job losses.
to try to make someone stay away from somewhere or stop doing something by warning or threatening them: · Journalists trying to investigate the scandal were warned off by the FBI.warn somebody off something: · The old man warned them off his land.warn somebody off doing something: · Joanna's brothers had warned him off seeing her again.
British to force a group, organization, or government to give you what you want by threatening to cause political or financial difficulties if they do not: · What gives cheaper fuel campaigners the right to hold the country to ransom?· The president said that the company would not be held to ransom by strikes.
to repeatedly threaten to harm someone: · He wanted more money and over the next few weeks made further threats.make/issue threats about: · It's a waste of time issuing vague threats about imposing sanctions -- we should send in the army.make/issue threats against: · Threats have been made against the judge who is investigating the case.
informal to threaten witnesses, judges, or other people involved in a court case in order to influence the court's decision: · The trial had to be abandoned when it was discovered that jury members had been got at by the Mafia.· He didn't like the idea that he had been nobbled, especially by a woman.· When the police questioned Davis, it was clear someone else had gotten to him first.
formal achieved by using unfair threats to force someone to admit something or give something to someone: · The confession had been obtained under duress, and therefore could not be allowed as evidence.· In her defence, the accused said that she had been acting under duress when she took the money.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I should warn you in advance that I’m not a very good dancer. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
I should warn you in advance that I’m not a very good dancer.· She cast a warning glance at Elena.
(=a warning printed on a product that could harm you)· the health warning on cigarette packets
Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. (=one fired as a warning to someone)· Police fired warning shots into the air.
· The man had shouted a warning to other passengers just before the blast.
(=one that shows something bad might be happening)· In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.
(=a signal showing that there is danger)· Managers should keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals.
I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.· It also warned that exports were still too dependent on copper.· Analysts also warn that the outlook for the industry is not great.· They also warn that some leading hospitals may face an uncertain future if they lose patients to outside bidders.· It also warned against thieves at stations and advised that possessions should not be left near carriage windows.· The report also warns that there are no back-up facilities if any of the reprocessing plants breaks down.· It has also warned that some customers could be faced with paying more if it lost its hold on the household market.· She also warned that 1992 would be a difficult year.· He also warned that a slowdown in money supply growth this summer could threaten the recovery at just the wrong moment.
· Similarly, lessons from across the world show that early warning signs of conflict are ignored at our peril.· The best early warning signal is to be aware of your own attitude.· The computer maker warned early this month that its quarterly earnings would be well below analysts' expectations.· The antibody test is the best early warning device available.· Timely recognition of emerging infections requires early warning systems to detect new infectious diseases before they become public health crises.
· North Yorkshire police warned yesterday that if people failed to display the discs in accordance with regulations they would be prosecuted.· Harlequins yesterday warned the players about using illegal studs after three forwards were ordered to change boots during the match.· Fakes a lot HARD-UP shoppers were warned yesterday to beware of cut-price fakes.· Rolls warning JET-engine giant Rolls-Royce warned yesterday it may switch some production abroad because of Britain's currency crisis.· Bee warned: Thousands of beehives are at risk after a deadly parasite was found in more colonies, experts warned yesterday.
NOUN· Noctuid moths are eaten by bats, and have evolved a special pair of ears to warn them of approaching danger.· They decide to delay warning the public of dangers from airbags until a cooperative solution can be reached. 1992· After he achieved celebrity status through Dynasty he took to visiting hospitals and rehabilitation centres warning youngsters of the dangers of drugs.· Nice touches include steam vents that cast lingering clouds over the courses and new audio cues to warn of danger.· The air felt storm-charged and Jessamy's nerve-ends responded with a prickling that seemed to warn of danger ahead.· Jim Bartlett warns of the dangers of not knowing your audience.· But nobody who regularly uses the motorway can say they haven't been warned about the dangers of driver fatigue.· Thus, wasps or snakes that warn of danger each use black and yellow.
· The report warns that unless the government acts quickly much of the natural heritage could be severely damaged.· So persistent is the warning that government agencies have released statements discounting its claims.· But Mr Milburn warned that the Government would not be making resources available on a continuous basis to cut waiting lists.
· All such phones sold in Britain are to carry a health warning on the perils of excessive use, particularly by children.· State health officials have warned that some of those structures are so weak that they could collapse at any time.· Labour health spokesman David Blunkett warned cut-backs in public spending could increase waiting times.· Though relatively healthy animals, state health officials warn that they are notoriously susceptible to bubonic plague.· The Wards of Love really ought to carry a health warning.· Read in studio Health officials are warning that so-called rave parties could lead to a drug epidemic.· Meanwhile, the São Paulo state health authority warned the local population to avoid going to Rio unless absolutely necessary.· The Department of Health warned that the number of troops allocated may not be all forthcoming because of commitments elsewhere.
· State health officials have warned that some of those structures are so weak that they could collapse at any time.· But social service officials have warned that even if this latest rescue mission is successful the children could face long-term emotional problems.· Storage of nuclear materials is in jeopardy, a government official warned recently.· Read in studio Health officials are warning that so-called rave parties could lead to a drug epidemic.· Though relatively healthy animals, state health officials warn that they are notoriously susceptible to bubonic plague.· However, city officials warned that they might ignore the vote because of the low turnout.· The officials canceled the warning a day later.
· A police spokesman warned that the vandalism could result in a tragedy on the main line between Belfast and Dublin.· When the mob began burning the car and restaurant, the police fired a few warning shots, but to no avail.· More than thirty people were arrested. Police have now warned of tough action against plans to hold any future rave parties.· Woodstock police warn that a group of door-to-door con artists were last seen...· Read in studio Gloucestershire Police are warning that a spate of rave parties will put their budget in the red.· Police warn about con-trick builders POLICE are warning people to beware of unscrupulous workmen after a pensioner was swindled.· The police warned the youths before allowing them to go.· Thefts alert: Police are warning householders to beware of sneak thieves after a series of burglaries in Newton Aycliffe.
· Shares in both companies dropped after a profits warning by Time Warner.· In contrast, Body Shop issued a profits warning as its new product strategy hit problems.· It issued a profit warning for this year and next resulting from problems with military-aircraft production.· Last week, Sainsbury brought forward its Christmas trading statement in an effort to counter concerns it would issue a profits warning.· Mr Runciman said it was decided to issue a profits warning which would have come as a bombshell.· A profits warning at Wace Group lopped 25p off the shares at 55p.· Management departure, takeover rumours and a profit warning have contributed to its drop from four to 15.
· The move follows a government-commissioned report, which warns that the taxes are having an adverse effect on industrial production.· While commercial flying is safer than ever, a future crisis is looming, the report warns.· The report also warns that there are no back-up facilities if any of the reprocessing plants breaks down.· The report warns that 85 percent of mudflats and surrounding salt marshes and dunes have been damaged by human activities.· The report warns that unless the government acts quickly much of the natural heritage could be severely damaged.· The report warns that more job losses are in prospect among small as well as large firms.· The magistrates, bailing Raper until March 30 for probation officer's reports, warned him to stay away from the Archdeacon.· The report warns of extreme events such as thunderstorms causing flash floods and intense meteorological depressions.
· They were just little signs warning her that she had failed to keep Fenna the perfect secret that he had to be.· A sign warns visitors about rattlesnakes nearby.· Prominent traffic signs warn you to beware of camels.· But visitors to the hills outside town are greeted by unpaved roads and signs warning trespassers to keep out.· For safety they should cooperate when local authorities display signs, warning that the seashore is dangerous.· Shops will have to clearly display signs warning customers that those paying by credit cards may have to pay more.
· Despite all these steps, Apple warned earlier this week that it expected to report operating losses through the rest of 1996.· Apple warned last week that it expected a loss of about $ 68 million.
VERB· In contrast, Body Shop issued a profits warning as its new product strategy hit problems.· Typically, Burgess says, forecasters err on the side of caution by issuing a severe storm warning.· It issued a profit warning for this year and next resulting from problems with military-aircraft production.· Last week, Sainsbury brought forward its Christmas trading statement in an effort to counter concerns it would issue a profits warning.· Mr Runciman said it was decided to issue a profits warning which would have come as a bombshell.
· Their fortunes may thereby serve as an early warning system to humankind of previously unrecognized environmental problems.· A canary the bald eagle is not, but it should serve to warn us.· There is a well-known history that may serve as sufficient warning.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows)
1to tell someone that something bad or dangerous may happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: - For course details details and advance booking forms contact:.
- However, Redmond and Manschreck acknowledged that they had not billed for or received any money for the advance planning.
- If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
- It will also repay advance bookings.
- Perhaps the most widely used online service is travel planning, both to research a destination and to do advance bookings.
- Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning.
- The most obvious features are the tall watchtowers scattered across the Silk Road to provide advance warning of Xiongnu attack.
- He was walking in spite of all those specialists and their dire predictions.
- Take the current fascination with dire forecasts, for example.
- That was the rift that grabbed headlines late in 1990, as a result of a dire forecast.
- The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.
- The crisis has unsettled financial markets and brought dire predictions of revolution or civil war from some politicians.
- The most dire forecasts say rising mercury on Earth could bring about both devastating floods and droughts.
- When a highly qualified professional makes such a dire prediction, one has to sit up and take notice.
- Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
- She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
- The antibody test is the best early warning device available.
- Their fortunes may thereby serve as an early warning system to humankind of previously unrecognized environmental problems.
- They have an early warning system.
- This knowledge also improves early warning systems for the events.
- Timely recognition of emerging infections requires early warning systems to detect new infectious diseases before they become public health crises.
- Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems.
- At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.
- Boudiaf had met the leaders of eight opposition parties on Feb. 9 in order to give them prior notice of the measures.
- However, given prior notice, they will accommodate guests' needs.
- However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.
- Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning.
- Packed lunches are available but please give prior notice.
- This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.
- When faced with similar situations in the future, why not give yourself prior warning by asking the following question?
- And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton.
- And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops.
- But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution.
- He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks.
- However, a word of caution is in order.
- Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book.
- Take a word of advice, Mr Watt.
- You won't mind a word of advice?
‘Be careful, the rocks are slippery,’ Alex warned.warn somebody about something Travellers to Africa are being warned about the danger of HIV infection.warn (somebody) of something Salmon farmers are warning of the severe crisis facing the industry.warn somebody (not) to do something I warned you not to walk home alone. Motorists are being warned to avoid the centre of London this weekend.warn somebody (that) We warned them that there was a bull in the field.2to tell someone about something before it happens so that they are not worried or surprised by itwarn somebody (that) Warn her you’re going to be back late.RegisterIn everyday English, people often use the expression let someone know rather than warn someone:· Let me know if you’re not going to finish on time.GRAMMAR: Patterns with warn• You warn someone that something will happen (=you say it will definitely happen): · I must warn you that the treatment will have side effects.• In the past, you say that someone warned that something would happen (=they said that it would definitely happen): · Campaigners warned that the airport would harm the environment.• You warn that something might happen or could happen: · He warned that there might be another war.• Warn is also often used in the passive. You say that someone was warned about something: · We were warned about the dangers of global warming.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSwarn to tell someone about something bad or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · I warned you about sitting out in the sun too long.· We were warned that there could be delays on the motorway, so we took another route.give somebody a warning to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · He’s already been given several warnings about handing in his essays late.· The US gave a warning that if the hostages were not released, it would be forced to take military action.alert to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can prevent it or be ready to deal with it: · a campaign to alert people to the dangers of smoking· An anonymous caller alerted the police that a bomb was due to go off.tip somebody off informal to secretly warn someone about something that is going to happen – used especially about warning the police about a crime: · The police found the drugs after being tipped off by local residents.· Informants tipped the FBI off.caution formal to warn someone to do or not to do something in order to avoid a dangerous or bad result: · People are being cautioned against using credit cards abroad, in case of fraud.· Health officials have cautioned the public to wash fruit thoroughly before eating it.forewarn /fɔːˈwɔːn $ fɔːrˈwɔːrn/ [usually passive] formal to warn someone about something that is going to happen, so that they are expecting it or ready for it: · We had been forewarned that the roads weren’t very good.warn (somebody) against something phrasal verb to advise someone not to do something because it may have dangerous or unpleasant results: Her financial adviser warned her against such a risky investment.warn (somebody) against doing something The police have warned tourists against leaving the main tourist centres.warn somebody ↔ away phrasal verb to tell someone that they should not go near something, especially because it may be dangerous: The snake’s markings are intended to warn away predators.warn off phrasal verb1 warn somebody ↔ off to tell people that they should not go near something, especially because it might be dangerous: Some animals mark their territory to warn off rivals.2 warn somebody off (doing) something especially British English to tell someone that they should not do or use something because it might be dangerous: Doctors should have warned people off using the drug much earlier than they did.