Foreshow

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌʃoʊ/

Definitions of foreshow

verb to show or indicate beforehand; to predict or forecast

Example Sentences

A1 The dark clouds foreshow a storm coming.

A2 The sudden drop in temperature foreshows the arrival of winter.

B1 Her nervous behavior foreshows that something is troubling her.

B2 The economic indicators foreshow a recession in the near future.

C1 The political unrest in the region foreshows potential conflict.

C2 The scientist's latest research findings foreshow a breakthrough in the field of medicine.

Examples of foreshow in a Sentence

formal The signs foreshow a possible economic downturn in the near future.

informal The dark clouds foreshow a storm coming our way.

slang His constant complaining foreshows that he's going to bail on us.

figurative The distant thunder foreshows the impending chaos of the upcoming battle.

Grammatical Forms of foreshow

• past tense: foreshowed
• plural: foreshow
• comparative: more foreshow
• superlative: most foreshow
• present tense: foreshow
• future tense: will foreshow
• perfect tense: have foreshowed
• continuous tense: is foreshowing
• singular: foreshows
• positive degree: foreshow
• infinitive: to foreshow
• gerund: foreshowing
• participle: foreshown

Origin and Evolution of foreshow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'foreshow' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'fore-' meaning before or in advance, and 'show' meaning to display or reveal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'foreshow' has evolved to be used in a more figurative sense, indicating a prediction or indication of future events rather than a literal display or reveal.