Get the FREE one-click dictionary software for Windows
or the iPhone/iPad and Android apps
Noun: forewarning  for'wor-ning
  1. An early warning about a future event
    "The meteorologist's forewarning allowed residents to prepare for the hurricane";
    - premonition
Verb: forewarn  for'worn
  1. Warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
    "I forewarned him of the trouble that would arise if he showed up at his ex-wife's house";
    - previse

Derived forms: forewarnings

Type of: warn, warning