What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
preindicate
Example
The dark clouds preindicate that it might rain soon. [preindicate: verb]
Example
The early symptoms of the disease preindicate a more severe illness. [preindicate: verb]
presage
Example
The howling of the wolves presaged the coming storm. [presaged: past tense]
Example
The sudden drop in the stock market presages an economic downturn. [presages: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Presage is more commonly used than preindicate in everyday language. Presage is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while preindicate is less common and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between preindicate and presage?
Both preindicate and presage are formal words, but preindicate is more technical and scientific in nature, while presage is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
