prewarning Definition
- 1a warning given in advance
- 2an advance notice or warning of something
Using prewarning: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prewarning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The meteorological department issued a prewarning of the upcoming storm.
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The prewarning of the company's financial troubles caused a panic among investors.
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The teacher gave a prewarning that the next exam would be difficult.
prewarning Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prewarning
- forewarning
- advance warning
- premonition
Summary: prewarning in Brief
'Prewarning' [pree-wawr-ning] refers to a warning given in advance, or an advance notice or warning of something. It is often used in contexts such as weather alerts, financial forecasts, or exam preparation, as in 'The meteorological department issued a prewarning of the upcoming storm.' 'Prewarning' is a formal term for 'heads up,' and synonyms include 'advance warning' and 'forewarning.'
