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presagea sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; an omen

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; an omen

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpresɪdʒ/

Korean meaning: 징조, 전조 (보통 나쁜 일의)

Korean pronunciation: **프레**시지

Example Sentences

  • My cat hiding under the bed was a clear presage that the vet was coming today
  • The sudden silence of children playing outside may presage either nap time or mischief
  • Economic indicators presage a challenging year ahead for businesses

presage

NOUN

//ˈpresɪdʒ//

a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; an omen

presage concept
💡 Concept

"When nature whispers in shadows: dark clouds and strong wind presage the coming storm before the first drop falls."

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presage rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A dark message blocks the passage - nature's presage!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpresɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpresɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootsage

Origin

From Latin praesagium, meaning 'a foreboding' or 'prophetic sign.' The Romans used this word to describe omens that could predict future events.

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🎵Rhyme

messagepassage
message
passage

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat hiding under the bed was a clear presage that the vet was coming today

😄 Fun example

The sudden silence of children playing outside may presage either nap time or mischief

Economic indicators presage a challenging year ahead for businesses

😄 Fun example

The teacher's raised eyebrow was a presage of the pop quiz to come

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

omenportentharbingerforebodingaugury

Antonyms

hindsightaftermath

Related

prophecypredictionwarningsignindicator