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forewarning

 

[ fɔːˈwɔːnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

A caution or warning in advance; an advance notice or foretelling of something that may happen.

Synonyms

foreshadowing, prediction, premonition, premonitory

Examples of usage

  • His forewarning about the potential risks of the investment saved us from making a costly mistake.
  • The weather forecast provided a forewarning of the approaching storm.
Context #2 | Verb

in communication

To warn or caution in advance; to give advance notice or foretell of something that may happen.

Synonyms

caution, foretell, predict, prewarn

Examples of usage

  • She forewarned him about the dangers of the hiking trail.
  • The teacher forewarned the students about the upcoming test.

Translations

Translations of the word "forewarning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advertência

🇮🇳 चेतावनी

🇩🇪 Vorwarnung

🇮🇩 peringatan

🇺🇦 попередження

🇵🇱 ostrzeżenie

🇯🇵 予告

🇫🇷 avertissement

🇪🇸 advertencia

🇹🇷 uyarı

🇰🇷 경고

🇸🇦 تحذير

🇨🇿 varování

🇸🇰 varovanie

🇨🇳 预警

🇸🇮 opozorilo

🇮🇸 viðvörun

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება

🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq

🇲🇽 advertencia

Word origin

The word 'forewarning' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'before' with 'warning'. It has been used to convey the idea of providing advance notice or caution about potential events or situations. The term emphasizes the importance of being prepared and informed ahead of time, highlighting the value of foresight in decision-making and risk management.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,855 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.