warner
word
/ˈwɔɹnɝ/
WOR-nur
/ˈwɔːnə/
WAW-nuh
Definition
A warner is a person or thing that gives a warning or alerts others to danger or a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Rarely used in everyday speech; often found in formal, technical, or literary contexts. Usually describes someone who warns others, not a device (unlike 'alarm'). Not to be confused with 'Warner' as a surname or company name (e.g., Warner Bros.).
Spanish: alertador - avisadorPortuguese (BR): avisador - alertadorPortuguese (PT): avisador - alertadorChinese (Simplified): 警告者 - 提示者Chinese (Traditional): 警告者 - 提示者Hindi: चेतावनी देने वालाArabic: مُنذِر - محذِّرBengali: সতর্ককারী - সাবধানকারিRussian: предупредительJapanese: 警告者Vietnamese: người cảnh báoKorean: 경고자Turkish: uyarıcıUrdu: خبردار کرنے والاIndonesian: pemberi peringatan
Example Sentences
Don’t shoot the warner—they’re just trying to help!
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The warner shouted before the storm arrived.
basic
A warner helps others avoid danger.
basic
The warner used a whistle to alert everyone.
basic
He was always the warner in the group, spotting trouble before anyone else.
natural
In stories, the warner is often ignored until it’s too late.
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