forewarning
Use Forewarning in a sentence
verb (used with object)
to warn in advance.
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forewarn (fɔːˈwɔːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to warn beforehand | |
| fore'warner | |
| —n | |
| fore'warningly | |
| —adv | |
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Forewarning
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Example sentences
Appellant denied driving the car and said that the shooting and robbery took place without any forewarning to him.
More often than not, emergencies and major disasters develop quickly with little or no forewarning or advanced notice.
The saddest form of natural disaster, without any forewarning.
Forewarning of imminent volcanic hazards improves the effectiveness of mitigation actions taken by airports.
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