PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

forewarning

FOR-wor-ning

Definition

A statement or signal given in advance to notify someone of a possible future event or danger.

Etymology

The word is formed from the Middle English 'fore' (meaning before) combined with 'warning,' which descends from the Old English 'warnian,' meaning to take heed or protect.

In the news

Campaigners are requesting that the government provide earlier notice before mass emergency alerts, as a lack of such forewarning puts victims hiding secret phones at risk.

Charity says government wildfire alert put domestic abuse victims at risk

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