What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prenotion
Example
I had a prenotion that the meeting was going to be cancelled. [prenotion: noun]
Example
She had a prenotion that something bad was going to happen. [prenotion: noun]
hunch
Example
I have a hunch that we will win the game. [hunch: noun]
Example
He hunched over the table, deep in thought. [hunched: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hunch is more commonly used than prenotion in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between prenotion and hunch?
Prenotion is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation, while hunch is more informal and commonly used in everyday language.
