What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
presager
Example
The dark clouds presaged a storm. [presaged: verb]
Example
The sudden silence in the room was a presager of bad news. [presager: noun]
augur
Example
The ancient Romans believed that the flight of birds could augur good or bad fortune. [augur: verb]
Example
The sudden appearance of a black cat was seen as an augur of bad luck. [augur: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Augur is more commonly used than presager in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between presager and augur?
Presager is more formal than augur, and is more likely to be used in literature or formal writing.
