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foreshadow
verb fore·shad·ow \-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō\
: to give a suggestion of (something that has not yet happened)
Full Definition of FORESHADOW
transitive verb
: to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
— fore·shad·ow·er \-də-wər\ noun
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First Known Use of FORESHADOW
1577
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FORESHADOWING Defined for Kids
foreshadow
verb fore·shad·ow \fȯr-ˈsha-dō\
fore·shad·owedfore·shad·ow·ing
Definition of FORESHADOW for Kids
: to give a hint of beforehand
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