foretaste
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɔːrteɪst/
KK: /ˈfɔrˌteɪst/
noun
Definition
A small sample or experience that gives an idea of what is to come in the future.
Example
The preview of the movie was a foretaste of the exciting story ahead.
Conversation
I just had a small piece of that new chocolate cake.
Really? How was it?
It was delicious and a great foretaste of what’s to come at the party.
I can't wait to try it myself!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sample
preview
indication
Antonyms
surprise
ignorance
unawareness
transitive verb
Definition
To experience a small amount of something in advance, often to get an idea of what it will be like.
Example
The chef allowed us to foretaste the new dish before it was officially served.
Tense Forms
Past: foretasted
Past Participle: foretasted
Conversation
Have you ever tasted something that gave you a foretaste of what was to come?
Yeah, I remember trying that new dessert; it was amazing!
Exactly! That first bite really foretasted how good the whole dish would be.
Root Explanation
**Foretaste** → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "taste" (from Old French *taster*, meaning to sample or experience flavor). The word "foretaste" means to experience a sample or preview of something before it is fully realized or experienced.
Memory Tip
Think of getting a 'preview' ('fore-') of a flavor or experience ('taste') — that's what foretaste means.
Visually Confused Words
retaste
pretaste
floreate
frette