Seer

Pronunciation: /sɪr/

Definitions of seer

noun A person who is able to see or predict the future; a prophet or fortune-teller.

Example Sentences

A1 The seer predicted that it would rain tomorrow.

A2 The seer claimed to have visions of the future.

B1 The seer was consulted by many people for advice and guidance.

B2 The seer's abilities were considered to be extraordinary by those who knew him.

C1 The seer's accuracy in predicting events was uncanny.

C2 The seer's insights into human nature were unparalleled.

Examples of seer in a Sentence

formal The seer was known for her ability to foresee future events with great accuracy.

informal My friend thinks she's a seer and can predict the outcome of any situation.

slang That guy at the party was acting like a total seer, trying to guess everyone's secrets.

figurative The artist was a seer of emotions, capturing the essence of human experience in his paintings.

Grammatical Forms of seer

• past tense: saw
• plural: seers
• comparative: more seer
• superlative: most seer
• present tense: see
• future tense: will see
• perfect tense: have seen
• continuous tense: is seeing
• singular: seer
• positive degree: seer
• infinitive: to see
• gerund: seeing
• participle: seen

Origin and Evolution of seer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seer' originated from Old English 'sēere' which means a person who can see or predict the future.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seer' has evolved to refer to someone with supernatural or prophetic powers, often associated with ancient cultures and mystical practices.