Forewarn: meaning, definitions and examples
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forewarn
[ fɔːˈwɔːn ]
informing in advance
To warn (someone) in advance of something that is about to happen, especially something unpleasant or dangerous.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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forewarn |
It is often used when you want to inform someone about a potential danger or problem ahead of time, especially if it's something they might not expect.
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warn |
Used when telling someone about potential harm or danger, can be used in both serious and casual contexts. It may carry a slightly more negative or serious tone than 'forewarn'.
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alert |
Usually used in situations where immediate attention or action is required, often in the context of emergencies or important notifications.
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notify |
Commonly used in formal or official contexts to inform someone about a fact or event, generally without any sense of urgency.
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Examples of usage
- He forewarned us of the approaching storm.
- The teacher forewarned the students about the difficult test next week.
Translations
Translations of the word "forewarn" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avisar
🇮🇳 चेतावनी देना
🇩🇪 warnen
🇮🇩 memperingatkan
🇺🇦 попереджати
🇵🇱 ostrzegać
🇯🇵 警告する(けいこくする)
🇫🇷 avertir
🇪🇸 advertir
🇹🇷 uyarmak
🇰🇷 경고하다
🇸🇦 تحذير
🇨🇿 varovat
🇸🇰 varovať
🇨🇳 警告 (jǐnggào)
🇸🇮 opozoriti
🇮🇸 vara við
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება
🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq etmək
🇲🇽 advertir
Etymology
The word 'forewarn' originated from the combination of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'warn' meaning 'to give notice of impending danger or harm'. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century, evolving to its current usage as a verb to indicate giving advance warning or notice.