Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/
noun a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen
A1 The dark clouds were a presage of the coming storm.
A2 The sudden drop in temperature was seen as a presage of winter approaching.
B1 The increase in crime rates could be seen as a presage of social unrest.
B2 The economic downturn was a presage of the impending recession.
C1 The political tensions in the region were seen as a presage of potential conflict.
C2 The scientist's discovery was a presage of groundbreaking advancements in the field.
verb to be a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen
A1 The dark clouds presage a storm.
A2 The sudden drop in temperature presages the arrival of winter.
B1 Her persistent cough could presage a more serious health issue.
B2 The economic indicators presage a potential recession.
C1 The diplomatic tensions between the two countries presage a possible conflict.
C2 The CEO's resignation presages major changes within the company.
formal The dark clouds gathering on the horizon seemed to presage an approaching storm.
informal Her constant complaints about her job presage her quitting soon.
slang The sudden drop in sales could presage some major layoffs at the company.
figurative The eerie silence in the room seemed to presage an imminent revelation.
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