Foreglimpse

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˌɡlɪmps/

Definitions of foreglimpse

noun a brief or partial view or sight of something that is to come or happen in the future

Example Sentences

A1 I caught a foreglimpse of the cake before the party started.

A2 She only got a foreglimpse of the famous actor before he disappeared into the crowd.

B1 The hikers had a foreglimpse of the stunning view from the top of the mountain.

B2 The detective had a foreglimpse of the suspect's face before he ran away.

C1 The artist's foreglimpse of the finished masterpiece inspired him to keep working on it.

C2 The scientist's foreglimpse of the new technology revolutionized the industry.

Examples of foreglimpse in a Sentence

formal The foreglimpse of the new product line left investors eager for the official launch.

informal I caught a foreglimpse of the menu for the party and it looks amazing!

slang I got a foreglimpse of the gossip going around the office.

figurative The artist's rough sketch gave a foreglimpse of the masterpiece to come.

Grammatical Forms of foreglimpse

• past tense: foreglimpsed
• plural: foreglimpses
• comparative: more foreglimpsed
• superlative: most foreglimpsed
• present tense: foreglimpse
• future tense: will foreglimpse
• perfect tense: have foreglimpsed
• continuous tense: is foreglimpsing
• singular: foreglimpse
• positive degree: foreglimpse
• infinitive: to foreglimpse
• gerund: foreglimpsing
• participle: foreglimpsed

Origin and Evolution of foreglimpse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'foreglimpse' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'fore-' meaning before or ahead, and 'glimpse' meaning a brief or partial view.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a glimpse or preview of something that is to come, the word 'foreglimpse' has evolved to also imply anticipation or expectation of future events or experiences.