foreshadow
/fɔːˈʃadəʊ/
Meanings
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verb
to hint or suggest beforehand, to give an indication or warning of something that will happen later
- "The novel foreshadows the tragic end of the main character."
- "The detective always foreshadows the solution to the case."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with foreshadowshadow , tomorrow , afterglow , forebode
Variants
List of all variants of foreshadow that leads to same resultforeshadow , foreshadowed , foreshadower , foreshadowers , foreshadowing , foreshadows
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).foreshadows, foreshadowed, foreshadowing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to shadow before', from Old English forsweðan, from for 'before' + swēðan 'shadow'.
Trivia
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The term 'foreshadowing' was first used in literary criticism in the late 19th century.
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Some writers use multiple layers of foreshadowing in their works, creating a complex web of clues and hints for the reader to unravel.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
prolepsis: Another literary device that is similar to foreshadowing, but instead of hinting at something that will happen later, it describes an event that has not yet occurred as if it has already happened.
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premonition: A feeling or intuition that something is going to happen, often used interchangeably with foreshadowing but refers more to a personal experience rather than a literary device.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, foreshadowing is a literary device used to give the reader clues about what is going to happen later in the story. It can be used to build suspense and create a sense of anticipation.
How to Memorize "foreshadow"
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visualize
- Visualize the word 'foreshadow' and imagine it as a verb meaning 'to hint or suggest beforehand'. You can also imagine a shadow moving forward to represent the idea of giving a warning or indication.
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associate
- Associate the word 'foreshadow' with the idea of a warning or indication, and think of examples from literature or your own experiences where foreshadowing was used effectively.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'foreshadows the future' to help you remember the meaning of the word.
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