forewarn
/fɔ:'wɔ:n/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To warn in advance or beforehand; to give an early warning: The act of informing someone about a possible danger, problem, or undesirable event before it happens, so they can prepare or avoid it.
Usage
- The verb forewarn is typically used with a direct object (the person being warned) and is often followed by the preposition 'of' to introduce the specific danger, or 'against' to advise avoidance. It can also be followed by a 'that' clause.
- It is used in formal and serious contexts, emphasizing the timeliness of the warning.
- Structure: / /
Examples
- Verb:
- The weather service forewarned the coastal residents of the approaching hurricane.
- I must forewarn you that the path ahead is very steep and dangerous.
- She forewarned her colleague against trusting the new client's promises.
Advanced Usage
- "Forewarned is forearmed": This is a common proverb meaning that if you know about a problem or danger in advance, you can prepare for it and be better equipped to handle it.
- He read the competitor's market analysis; forewarned is forearmed.
Variants and Related Words
- Forewarning (noun): An advance warning.
- The dark clouds were a forewarning of the storm.
Synonyms
- Alert: To warn someone of a immediate or specific danger.
- Caution: To advise someone to be careful.
- Admonish: To warn or reprimand someone firmly (often for a past or potential fault).
Related Phrases
- To give fair warning: To warn someone adequately in advance, similar to forewarn but sometimes less formal.
- I'm giving you fair warning: this medicine tastes terrible.
Verb
- warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
- I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house