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presage

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛs.eɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use presage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “prediction”

(verb) to warn or show that something will happen in the future. It's like when you have a feeling that something good or bad is going to occur before it actually does.

Example

The dark clouds presaged a heavy storm coming later in the day.

Example

The sunny weather did not presage any upcoming difficulties for the picnic.

Example

What signs presaged the changes in the school's schedule?

Context: “prediction”

(noun) a sign or warning that something will happen in the future. It's like a clue that tells you what might come next.

Example

The sudden chill in the air was a presage of winter approaching.

Example

There was no presage that the event would be canceled; everything seemed fine.

Example

Can you think of a presage that indicated the team's loss?

How to pronounce presage

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛs.eɪdʒ]

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