forewarning

noun

fore·​warn·​ing fȯr-ˈwȯr-niŋ 

1

: a warning given in advance

2

: the state of being warned in advance

Synonyms

• admonishment
• admonition
• alarm
• alarum
• alert
• caution
• heads-up
• notice
• warning

Examples of forewarning in a Sentence

heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough

Recent Examples on the Web

In this sense, the forewarning given by analysts back in the summer has been validated—that protesting locals and increased difficulty in traveling to European destinations would make American travelers think twice about heading on European cruises and vacations. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

The wonderfully random explosions of spontaneous noise, all of it free of forewarning. —Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 14 Apr. 2024

Nevertheless, some Iranian missiles did impact, especially during the latter attack, which was more ferocious and came with less forewarning. —Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

From Grover’s geographical layout to the forewarnings of what’s to come, viewers are compelled to take an interest in this place because of him. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1