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Definition of prewarn

prewarn

/ˌpriːˈwɔːrn/
pre · warn
Past Simple:prewarned
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Past Participle:prewarned
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Present Participle:prewarning
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prewarn Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To warn or notify someone in advance of a future event, difficulty, or danger.

Example

"The instructor took a moment to prewarn the students about the challenging essay questions on the upcoming exam."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'warn' already implies giving notice in advance, 'prewarn' is sometimes criticized by strict style guides as redundant, with 'forewarn' or simply 'warn' preferred in formal writing.

• Rhymes for prewarn

• Nearby Words

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