forewarning

noun

fore·​warn·​ing fȯr-ˈwȯr-niŋ How to pronounce forewarning (audio)
Synonyms of forewarningnext
1
: a warning given in advance
2
: the state of being warned in advance

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Examples of forewarning in a Sentence

heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough
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Others chalk up social trends such as learning to play the harmonica or wearing more brown clothing as forewarnings of a financial downturn on the horizon. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 But a little forewarning: If Denver loses this weekend and the Wild sign Buium soon after, don’t expect Buium to immediately get games if the Wild’s playoff spot or positioning isn’t locked and their blue line is healthy. — Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Hall’s healthy scratch for the Nov. 11 game against the Canucks in Vancouver came with no forewarning from Richardson, who said Hall needed a game to reset. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 The news of the limited edition Trump cards was also shared with a forewarning that certain Metro stations will be closed on Inauguration Day, including McPherson Square and Smithsonian stops. — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for forewarning

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forewarning was in 1548

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