Forewarn

Pronunciation: /fɔrwɔrn/

Definitions of forewarn

verb to warn in advance or beforehand

Example Sentences

A1 I must forewarn you about the dangers of swimming in this lake.

A2 The weather forecast forewarned us of a storm approaching.

B1 The teacher forewarned the students about the upcoming exam.

B2 The signs forewarned of potential road closures ahead.

C1 The government has been forewarned about the potential consequences of their actions.

C2 The expert forewarned of the risks associated with the new technology.

Examples of forewarn in a Sentence

formal I feel it is my duty to forewarn you of the potential risks involved in this investment.

informal Just wanted to forewarn you that the boss is in a bad mood today.

slang I should forewarn you that the party is going to be lit!

figurative The dark clouds forewarned of an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of forewarn

• past tense: forewarned
• plural: forewarns
• comparative: more forewarn
• superlative: most forewarn
• present tense: forewarn
• future tense: will forewarn
• perfect tense: have forewarned
• continuous tense: is forewarning
• singular: forewarn
• positive degree: forewarn
• infinitive: to forewarn
• gerund: forewarning
• participle: forewarned

Origin and Evolution of forewarn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forewarn' originated from Middle English, combining 'fore-' meaning before and 'warnen' meaning to warn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forewarn' has retained its original meaning of giving advance notice or warning about something impending.