What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
farseer
Example
The farseer predicted that a great war would break out in the kingdom. [farseer: noun]
Example
She was known as a farseer, able to see visions of things that had not yet come to pass. [farseer: noun]
seer
Example
The seer foretold that the crops would fail this year. [seer: noun]
Example
He claimed to be a seer, able to see things that others could not. [seer: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Seer is more commonly used than farseer in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between farseer and seer?
Both farseer and seer have a mystical and otherworldly connotation, making them more appropriate for informal or creative writing rather than formal contexts.
