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Warn vs. Worn — What's the Difference?

Warn vs. Worn — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Warn and Worn

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Warn

To notify or make aware in advance of something, especially of possible danger or misfortune
Warned boaters of the coming storm.
Warned me that they might be delayed.

Worn

Past participle of wear.

Warn

To make known (a warning)
Warned that the bolts needed to be replaced.

Worn

Affected or damaged by wear or use
The worn pockets on a jacket.

Warn

To advise or caution (someone) about a course of action
Warned us to be careful.
Warned us not to stay up too late.
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Worn

Showing the wearing effects of overwork, worry, or suffering
A pale, worn face.

Warn

To notify (a person) to go or stay away
The ranger warned hikers away from the cliff.

Worn

Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.

Warn

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

Worn

; exhausted.

Warn

(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc.
We waved a flag to warn the oncoming traffic about the accident.
I phoned to warn him of the road closure.

Worn

Past participle of wear

Warn

(transitive) To notify or inform (someone, about something).
I warned him he'd be getting a huge box of birthday presents from me.

Worn

Affected by wear; damaged by long use;
Worn threads on the screw
A worn suit
The worn pockets on the jacket

Warn

(transitive) To summon (someone) to or inform of a formal meeting or duty.
The sheriff warned her to appear in court.

Worn

Showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering;
Looking careworn as she bent over her mending
Her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness
That raddled but still noble face
Shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face

Warn

To make a sound (e.g. clicking or whirring) indicating that it is about to strike or chime (an hour).

Warn

(transitive) To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
He was warned against crossing the railway tracks at night.
Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.

Warn

To advise or order to go or stay away.
A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site.

Warn

(intransitive) To give warning.

Warn

To refuse.

Warn

To make ware or aware; to give previous information to; to give notice to; to notify; to admonish; hence, to notify or summon by authority; as, to warn a town meeting; to warn a tenant to quit a house.
Cornelius the centurion . . . was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee.
Who is it that hath warned us to the walls?

Warn

To give notice to, of approaching or probable danger or evil; to caution against anything that may prove injurious.

Warn

To ward off.

Warn

Notify of danger, potential harm, or risk;
The director warned him that he might be fired
The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking

Warn

Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior;
I warned him not to go too far
I warn you against false assumptions
She warned him to be quiet

Warn

Ask to go away;
The old man warned the children off his property

Warn

Notify, usually in advance;
I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions

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