Definition

A person who predicts or sees something before it happens.

Example

The foreseer warned us about the coming storm.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who claims to be a foreseer?

Not really, but that sounds intriguing!

I wonder what they would say about our future plans.

Maybe they could give us some advice on what to avoid!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foreseer → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "seer" (from Old English "seon", meaning to see). The word "foreseer" means someone who sees or predicts events before they happen.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who can 'see' ('seer') things that happen 'before' ('fore-') they actually occur.

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