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counsel vs warn

warn vs counsel

counsel is a noun but warn is not a noun.

counsel and warn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counsel Yes No Yes No
warn No No Yes No
As verbs, warn is a hyponym of counsel; that is, warn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counsel:
  • counsel: give advice to
  • warn: advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Other hyponyms of counsel include exhort, press, urge, urge on, deter, dissuade, admonish, discourage, monish, tip, tip off, misadvise, misguide, propound, consult, contraindicate.
counsel (noun) warn (noun)
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counsel (verb) warn (verb)
give advice to notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
notify, usually in advance
ask to go away
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