Foreshadow
/ˈfɔːrˌʃædoʊ/
Definitions
- (v.) To indicate or suggest something beforehand, especially in a narrative.
The dark clouds foreshadow a coming storm.
Forms
- foreshadows
- foreshadowed
- foreshadowing
See also
Commentary
Often used in literary and legal contexts to hint at future events or consequences subtly.
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