[oftenpassive] ~ sb (of sth) (written) to warn sb about sth bad or unpleasant before it happens:
[VN] The commander had been forewarned of the attack. [also VNthat]
forewarning noun [U,C]
IDIOMS
forewarned is forearmed (saying) if you know about problems, dangers, etc. before they happen, you can be better prepared for them
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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Is forewarn a noun, verb, or something else?
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