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Definition

verb. to warn someone about something before it happens.

Example Sentence

She was forewarned about the tornado so she ran to the basement.

More Example Sentences

He was forewarned of the test tomorrow.

Synonyms

alerted; advised; cautioned

Antonyms

ignore

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

forewarned
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • horned
  • mourned
  • scorned
  • warned

  • adorned
  • forewarned

  • unadorned
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