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UK//aɪ wəz wɔːnd əˈbaʊt juː//US//aɪ wəz wɔrnəd əˈbaʊt ju//

Meaning of I was warned about you

I received a cautionary message about you.

In simple words: Someone told me something negative about you.

I was warned about you in a sentence

  • I was warned about you, so I kept my distance.
  • Before we met, I was warned about you by several people.
  • She told me, 'I was warned about you, so I’m careful around you.'
  • I was warned about you, but I chose to get to know you anyway.
  • It's strange to hear you say that when I was warned about you before.

How to use I was warned about you

Use this phrase when expressing that you were given information about someone's behavior or reputation. It's often used in a serious or cautionary tone.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a sign saying 'Warning: proceed with caution about this person'.

Related words

Collocations with I was warned about you

  • warn someone about something
  • be warned about
  • caution someone about

Synonyms for I was warned about you

  • I was cautioned about you
  • Someone alerted me about you
  • I was advised against you

Common mistakes with I was warned about you

  • Incorrectly using 'warn' as 'warned for' instead of 'warned about'.
  • Confusing the tense; should be past tense 'was warned'.

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Frequently asked questions about I was warned about you

What does I was warned about you mean?

Someone told me something negative about you.

What is the definition of I was warned about you?

I received a cautionary message about you.

How do you use I was warned about you in a sentence?

I was warned about you, so I kept my distance.

Can you give another example of I was warned about you?

Before we met, I was warned about you by several people.

What are synonyms for I was warned about you?

Common alternatives include I was cautioned about you, Someone alerted me about you, I was advised against you.

What words go with I was warned about you?

It commonly pairs with warn someone about something, be warned about, caution someone about.

What are common mistakes when using I was warned about you?

Incorrectly using 'warn' as 'warned for' instead of 'warned about'. Confusing the tense; should be past tense 'was warned'.

How do you pronounce I was warned about you?

US: //aɪ wəz wɔrnəd əˈbaʊt ju//, UK: //aɪ wəz wɔːnd əˈbaʊt juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I was warned about you?

Use this phrase when expressing that you were given information about someone's behavior or reputation. It's often used in a serious or cautionary tone.