Definitions
- Referring to a sign or omen that indicates something is about to happen. - Describing a feeling of anticipation or expectation of something significant. - Talking about a situation or event that suggests a future outcome or consequence.
- Referring to a feeling or sense of impending doom or misfortune. - Describing a premonition or intuition of something negative happening in the future. - Talking about a situation or event that suggests a negative outcome or consequence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of anticipation or expectation of something to come.
- 2Both words suggest a future outcome or consequence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or event that indicates something negative or ominous.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Portend is more commonly used than forebode in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Forebode has a more negative and ominous connotation than portend.
- 3Emphasis: Portend emphasizes the sign or indication of something to come, while forebode emphasizes the feeling or sense of impending doom.
- 4Formality: Portend is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while forebode is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Both portend and forebode describe a sense of anticipation or expectation of something to come, suggesting a future outcome or consequence. However, portend emphasizes the sign or indication of something to come, while forebode emphasizes the feeling or sense of impending doom. Additionally, forebode has a more negative and ominous connotation than portend, and is less commonly used in everyday language.
