Forewarning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /fȯr-ˈwȯr-niŋ/ fore·warn·ing

Meaning & Definition of Forewarning

Forewarning (noun)

  1. a warning given in advance
  2. the state of being warned in advance

Forewarning (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk

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

    similar: admonishment, admonition, alarm, alert, caution, heads-up, notice, warning
    related: auguring, augury, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, prediction, premonition, presaging, prognosticating, prophecy, prophesying, apprising, informing, notification, notifying, tip-off, advice, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, tip, announcement, declaration

Forewarning (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk

    "I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog"

    similar: advising, alerting, cautioning, waking, warning
    related: auguring, forecasting, foretelling, harbingering, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, apprising, informing, notifying, tipping (off), admonishing, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, foretokening, portending
    near: imperiling, risking

Related Entry: Forewarn (verb)

Forewarn is a different word from Forewarning. The synonyms below are for forewarn, not for forewarning.

  1. to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk

    "I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog"

    similar: advise, alert, caution, wake, warn
    related: augur, forecast, foretell, harbinger, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, apprise, inform, notify, tip (off), admonish, bode, forebode, foreshadow, foretoken, portend
    near: imperil, risk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forewarning

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forewarning:

admonishment, admonition, alarm, alert, caution, heads-up, notice, warning, advising, alerting, cautioning, waking

Related Words for Forewarning

auguring, augury, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, prediction, premonition, presaging, prognosticating, prophecy, prophesying, apprising, informing, notification, notifying, tip-off, advice, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, tip, announcement, declaration, harbingering, tipping (off), admonishing, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing

Near Antonyms of Forewarning

imperiling, risking

Origin & Etymology of Forewarning

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Forewarning

What does "Forewarning" mean?

"Forewarning" means a warning given in advance. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a warning given in advance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Forewarning"?

Other words for "Forewarning" include admonishment, admonition, alarm, alert, caution, heads-up, notice and warning. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forewarning" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forewarning"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forewarning". Common alternatives include admonishment, admonition, alarm, alert, caution, heads-up, notice, warning, advising and alerting.

How do you use "Forewarning" in a sentence?

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"; "I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog".

Is "Forewarning" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forewarning" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Forewarning"?

"Forewarning" is pronounced /fȯr-ˈwȯr-niŋ/ and divided into syllables as fore·warn·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Forewarning"?

First known use: 1548.

What is another word for "Forewarning" meaning "the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk"?

When "Forewarning" (noun) means the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk, synonyms include admonishment, admonition, alarm, alert, caution and heads-up.