prewarning

warn

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Definitions of prewarning word

verb with object prewarning to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger. 1
verb with object prewarning to urge or advise to be careful; caution: to warn a careless driver. 1
verb with object prewarning to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct: She warned her employees to be on time. 1
verb with object prewarning to notify, advise, or inform: to warn a person of an intended visit. 1
verb with object prewarning to give notice to (a person, group, etc.) to go, keep at a distance, etc. (often followed by away, off, etc.): A sign warns trespassers off the grounds. A marker warned boats away from the dock. 1
verb with object prewarning to give authoritative or formal notice to (someone); order; summon: to warn a person to appear in court. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English warnen, Old English warnian; cognate with German warnen. Cf. ware2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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