Forewit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forewit is a noun meaning Timely knowledge; precaution; foresight.
Meaning
Timely knowledge; precaution; foresight.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To foreknow.
- One who puts himself forward as a leader in matters of taste or criticism.
Example Sentences
One good forewit is worth two afterwits.
Word Forms
- forewits
- fore-wit
- forewot
- forewitting
- forewist
Antonyms for forewit
Common opposites include afterwit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fore-wit, foreknowledge, prevention, prevision, forethought, foresight.
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