presage

[ˈprɛsɪdʒ]

presage Definition

  • 1a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; an omen or portent
  • 2an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future

Using presage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dark clouds were a presage of the storm to come.

  • Example

    The sudden drop in the stock market was a presage of the economic recession.

  • Example

    The eerie silence in the forest was a presage of danger lurking nearby.

presage Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for presage

Phrases with presage

  • presage disaster/doom

    to indicate or suggest that something terrible is about to happen

    Example

    The sudden disappearance of the birds presaged disaster for the village.

  • to indicate or suggest that something positive or fortunate is about to happen

    Example

    The rainbow after the storm presaged good things to come.

  • a sign or warning that someone is going to die soon

    Example

    The old man's coughing was a presage of his impending death.

Origins of presage

from Latin 'praesagium', meaning 'a foreboding'

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Summary: presage in Brief

The term 'presage' [ˈprɛsɪdʒ] refers to a sign or warning of something, often negative, that is about to happen. It can also refer to an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future. Examples include 'The dark clouds were a presage of the storm to come.' and 'The eerie silence in the forest was a presage of danger lurking nearby.'