forewarn

IPA/fɔːˈwɔːn/
KK[fɔrwˈɔrn]IPA/fɔːrˈwɔːrn/

forewarn — verb

  • forewarnpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • forewarnshe / she / it
  • forewarnedpast simple
  • forewarning-ing form

1. to give someone an early warning that trouble, danger, or some other unwanted ev

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to give someone an early warning that trouble, danger, or some other unwanted event is on its way

例句

The ranger forewarned the campers about loose rocks above the narrow trail.

forewarn + object + about + danger

Eitan's dentist forewarned him that his mouth would stay numb for hours.

forewarn + object + that-clause

同義詞
  • warn

    The usual everyday verb; less formal and more common in speech

  • alert

    Sounds more urgent and often points to immediate danger

  • notify

    Neutral information-giving without the idea of risk

反義詞
  • surprise

    To let an event catch someone unprepared instead of warning them early

文法句型

forewarn + object + of/about + trouble

forewarn + object + that-clause

be forewarned that-clause

用法筆記

Often used in formal writing, public notices, and storytelling rather than in casual speech. It usually names the coming trouble with of/about or a that-clause, and it stresses that the warning arrives early enough for preparation.

常見錯誤

❌The guide forewarned about the storm.
✅The guide forewarned us about the storm.
💡This verb usually needs the person receiving the warning as a direct object.
❌I was forewarned for the delays.
✅I was forewarned about the delays.
💡Use 'about' or 'of' before the problem, not 'for'.