To warn someone about something before it happens so they are prepared.
From Old English 'fore-' (before) + 'warn' (to caution). The prefix 'fore-' means in advance, and 'warn' comes from Germanic roots meaning to be cautious or aware. Over time, this compound developed to specifically mean alerting someone in advance.
This word shows how English loves adding 'fore-' to make new verbs about doing things ahead of time—we also have foresee, foretell, and forecast. It's like the language itself is planning for the future!
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