Forewarning

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /fɔrwɔrnɪŋ/

Definitions of forewarning

noun a warning or indication of a future event

Example Sentences

A1 I gave a forewarning to my friend about the upcoming test.

A2 The dark clouds were a forewarning of the impending storm.

B1 The teacher's forewarning about the difficult assignment helped me prepare in advance.

B2 The sudden drop in temperature was a forewarning of the approaching cold front.

C1 The CEO's forewarning about potential layoffs caused anxiety among the employees.

C2 The scientist's forewarning of a possible earthquake prompted authorities to take precautionary measures.

Examples of forewarning in a Sentence

formal It is always wise to provide a forewarning before implementing any major changes in the company.

informal Just a heads up, I'll be giving a forewarning about the upcoming project deadlines in our next meeting.

slang I'll shoot you a forewarning text before I drop by your place tonight.

figurative The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a forewarning of the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of forewarning

past tense

forewarned

plural

forewarnings

comparative

more forewarning

superlative

most forewarning

present tense

forewarn

future tense

will forewarn

perfect tense

have forewarned

continuous tense

is forewarning

singular

forewarning

positive degree

forewarning

infinitive

to forewarn

gerund

forewarning

participle

forewarned

Origin and Evolution of forewarning

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'forewarning' originated from the combination of 'fore-' meaning before, and 'warning' meaning to give notice or advice of potential danger.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forewarning' has retained its original meaning of giving advance notice or caution of something that may happen in the future.