Definition

A sign or feeling that something bad is going to happen.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you feel that strange chill in the air?

Yeah, it felt a bit eerie, almost like a boding of something unsettling.

I know, right? It makes me wonder if we should be cautious.

Definitely, let's keep an eye out for anything unusual.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boding → It is formed from the root "bode" (from Old English "bōdian", meaning to announce or proclaim) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "boding" refers to the act of announcing or predicting something, often with a sense of forewarning.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bode' as announcing or predicting something, and the '-ing' shows it's an ongoing action. So, boding means the act of predicting or foretelling.

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