warned

2 definitions • 7 examples

past simple and past participle of

to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future:

[ + obj + to infinitive ] We were warned not to eat the fish which might upset our stomachs.

[ + obj + (that) ] Have you warned them (that) there will be an extra person for dinner?

I was warned against/off going to the east coast because it was so full of tourists.

The boating area is marked with buoys to warn off swimmers.

There were signs warning of fog as soon as we got onto the motorway.

This particular curry is extremely hot - be warned!

Put that ball down now, Laura - I'm warning you (= I will punish you if you do not)!