warn softly

Frequency: 6.56.2 per million words

to give a warning in a quiet, low voice

softlyVERB + ADVERB

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warn

Examples (10)

  • She warned him softly not to make a sound.
  • The mother warned her child softly about touching the hot stove.
  • He softly warned his colleague to be careful with the new client.
  • A voice softly warned them of the impending danger.
  • Despite the tension, she managed to warn him softly about the hidden obstacle.
  • The guard softly warned the visitors not to stray from the path.
  • "Be quiet," she warned softly, pointing to the sleeping baby.
  • I heard someone softly warning me about the slippery floor.
  • He had to warn her softly so as not to alert the others.
  • The teacher softly warned the students about the upcoming difficult exam.