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Definition of forewarning

forewarning

/fɔːrˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/
fore · warn · ing
Plural:forewarnings
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• noun

1

An advance notice, sign, or caution regarding an impending danger, problem, or unpleasant event.

Example

"The sudden drop in barometric pressure served as a clear forewarning of the approaching storm."

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• Rhymes for forewarning

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forever
forevermore
forewarn
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forewoman
foreword
forex

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'fore-' (meaning 'beforehand') and 'warning', from Old English 'warnung' (notice of danger or caution).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forewarning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forewarning
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