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alert vs warn

warn vs alert

alert is a noun but warn is not a noun.

alert is an adjective but warn is not an adjective.

alert and warn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alert Yes Yes Yes No
warn No No Yes No
As verbs, warn is a hypernym of alert; that is, warn is a word with a broader meaning than alert:
  • alert: warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
  • warn: notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
alert (noun) warn (noun)
a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alert (adjective) warn (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive
quick and energetic
alert (verb) warn (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
notify, usually in advance
ask to go away
Difference between alert and warn

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