Foreshadower — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /fȯr-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō/ fore·shad·ow

Meaning & Definition of Foreshadower

Foreshadower (verb)

  1. to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand, prefigure

Foreshadower (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in foretaste, forewarning

    similar: foreboder, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

Related Entry: Foreshadow (verb)

Foreshadow is a different word from Foreshadower. The synonyms below are for foreshadow, not for foreshadower.

  1. to give a slight indication of beforehand

    "a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day"

    similar: adumbrate, forerun, harbinger, herald, prefigure
    related: anticipate, foreknow, foresee, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, forewarn, augur, bode, forebode, portend, presage, promise, allude, connote, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foreshadower

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foreshadower:

foreboder, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

Word Forms of Foreshadower

Inflections: foreshadowed, foreshadowing, foreshadows

Derived words: foreshadower (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Foreshadower

First known use: 1577

Frequently Asked Questions about Foreshadower

What does "Foreshadower" mean?

"Foreshadower" means to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand, prefigure. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand, prefigure.

What is another word for "Foreshadower"?

Other words for "Foreshadower" include foreboder, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger and herald. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foreshadower" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foreshadower"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foreshadower". Common alternatives include foreboder, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider and precursor.

Is "Foreshadower" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foreshadower" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Foreshadower"?

"Foreshadower" is pronounced /fȯr-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō/ and divided into syllables as fore·shad·ow.

What is the origin of the word "Foreshadower"?

First known use: 1577.

What is another word for "Foreshadower" meaning "as in foretaste, forewarning"?

When "Foreshadower" (noun) means as in foretaste, forewarning, synonyms include foreboder, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer and forerunner.

What are the forms of "Foreshadower"?

The word forms of "Foreshadower" include foreshadowed, foreshadowing and foreshadows.