to warn sb in advance

  • 1advance — ad|vance1 W2S3 [ədˈva:ns US ədˈvæns] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1 in advance (of something) 2 be in advance of somebody/something 3¦(development/improvement)¦ 4¦(forward movement)¦ 5¦(money)¦ 6 advances 7¦(increase)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) in advance (of sth) …

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  • 2advance — 1 noun 1 in advance before something happens or is expected to happen: I should warn you in advance, we may be delayed. | six months/a year in advance: Rent is payable three months in advance. (+ of): Could you distribute copies well in advance… …

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  • 3warn — warn, forewarn, caution can mean to let one know of ap proaching or possible danger or risk. Warn is the most comprehensive of these terms; in most of its senses it stresses a timely notification that makes possible the avoidance of a dangerous… …

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  • 4warn´er — warn «wrn», transitive verb. 1. to give notice to in advance; put on guard (against danger, evil, or harm). 2. to give notice to; inform: »The whistle warned visitors that the ship was ready to sail. SYNONYM(S): appraise, notify. 3. to give… …

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  • 5WARN Act — USA Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, Known as the WARN Act This is a federal law that offers protection to workers, their families and communities by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days in advance of covered plant… …

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  • 6warn vs worn —   Warn is a verb that means to inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.   For example: I often warn people not to give out too much personal information on the net.   Worn is an… …

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  • 7warn vs worn —   Warn is a verb that means to inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.   For example: I often warn people not to give out too much personal information on the net.   Worn is an… …

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  • 8warn in advance — index forewarn Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 9warn´ing|ly — warn|ing «WR nihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the action of putting on guard or giving notice. SYNONYM(S): admonition, advice. 2. something that warns; notice given in advance: »Let this experience be a warning to you to be more careful.… …

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  • 10warn|ing — «WR nihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the action of putting on guard or giving notice. SYNONYM(S): admonition, advice. 2. something that warns; notice given in advance: »Let this experience be a warning to you to be more careful. SYNONYM(S):… …

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