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warn vs say

say vs warn

warn is not a noun while say is a noun.

warn and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
warn No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of warn; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than warn:
  • warn: ask to go away
  • say: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Other hypernyms of warn include enjoin, order, tell.
warn (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
warn (verb) say (verb)
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk express in words
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior report or maintain
notify, usually in advance speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
ask to go away express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between warn and say

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