Forewarning

usgb/fɔːrˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
noun

An early warning about a future event or situation.

We had no forewarning of the troubles that were about to happen.
Visual representation of "forewarning" - An early warning about a future event or situation

Often appears as...

  • without forewarning
  • give a forewarning
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Unexpected Event

Use 'forewarning' to suggest an event was surprising and not anticipated.

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The storm came without forewarning, leaving the town unprepared.
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Sense of Urgency

'Forewarning' often implies a need for immediate attention or action.

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The forewarning of the stock market crash caused investors to sell quickly.
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Hints of Future

Forewarning may be based on hints or signs of what will happen, not just explicit announcements.

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The silence was a forewarning of the bad news to come.
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