noun
Common
Warner
WAW-nuh
Warner (noun) means a person or thing that gives a warning. Example: “The old lighthouse keeper acted as a warner for ships approaching the rocks.”
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A person or thing that gives a warning.
"The old lighthouse keeper acted as a warner for ships approaching the rocks."
How to use Warner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that warns — rarely used outside the surname Warner today.
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Etymology
As an English, Norman or German surname, it corresponds to German Werner; see also Warrener. As an Irish surname, it is anglicised from Ó Murnáin ("descendant of Murnán"); see Murnane.
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What does “Warner” mean?
The word “Warner” means a person or thing that gives a warning. In plain terms, someone (or something) that warns — rarely used outside the surname Warner today.
How do you pronounce “Warner”?
“Warner” is pronounced WAW-nuh (/ˈwɔː(ɹ)nə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Warner” in a sentence?
Here is “Warner” used in a sentence: “The old lighthouse keeper acted as a warner for ships approaching the rocks.”
What part of speech is “Warner”?
“Warner” is a noun.
Is “Warner” a common word?
“Warner” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a 'warner' and an 'adviser'?
A 'warner' is a person or thing that gives a warning, alerting others to danger or trouble ahead. An 'adviser' offers guidance or recommendations more broadly, not necessarily about danger. A warner focuses on caution, while an adviser focuses on counsel.
What is the difference between 'warner' and 'Warner' with a capital letter?
Written with a lowercase 'w', 'warner' is a common noun meaning someone or something that warns. Capitalised as 'Warner', it is a proper noun used as a personal surname or brand name. Context and capitalisation tell the two apart.
When would you use the word 'warner'?
'Warner' is an uncommon word for a person or thing that gives warning. In everyday English people usually say 'someone who warns' or reach for a more specific term such as sentinel, lookout, or alarm.
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