Definition

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future.

Example

The dark clouds foreshow a storm is coming.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the book starts to foreshow the main conflict early on?

Yeah, I caught that too! It sets the tone for the whole story.

Exactly! It's interesting how a few hints can change your perspective.

Totally, it makes you think about what will happen next.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foreshow → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "show" (from Old English "sceawian", meaning to look at or to see). The word "foreshow" means to show or indicate something before it happens.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'shown' ('show') 'before' ('fore-') it actually occurs — that's what foreshow means.

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