pre-warned Synonyms & Antonyms
ˌprē-ˈwȯrn
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Pre-Warned as a Verb
1
to warn (someone) beforehand : forewarn
… in 1951, the network began to unravel, and two of its members, Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, prewarned by fellow conspirators, jumped the night ferry to St.-Malo …
Pre-Warned in a Sentence
… in 1951, the network began to unravel, and two of its members, Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, prewarned by fellow conspirators, jumped the night ferry to St.-Malo …
Word Forms & Grammar
pre·warned
pre-warned
pre·warn·ing
pre-warn·ing
pre-warn
pre-warning
pre-warns
prewarn
prewarned
prewarning
prewarns
First Known Use
circa 1624
Quick Facts About Pre-Warned
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌprē-ˈwȯrn/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to warn (someone) beforehand |
| First known use | 1624 |
Pronouncing Pre-Warned
Pre-warned is pronounced /ˌprē-ˈwȯrn/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (wȯrn).