Pronunciation: /fɔrwɔrnɪŋ/
noun a warning or indication of a future event
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.
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.
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