
Forewarning
Unexpected Event
Use 'forewarning' to suggest an event was surprising and not anticipated.
The storm came without forewarning, leaving the town unprepared.
Sense of Urgency
'Forewarning' often implies a need for immediate attention or action.
The forewarning of the stock market crash caused investors to sell quickly.
Hints of Future
Forewarning may be based on hints or signs of what will happen, not just explicit announcements.
The silence was a forewarning of the bad news to come.
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AlertCautionNoticeOmenPredictionPremonitionProphecyWarn
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