Foretaste — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfȯr-ˌtāst/ (noun) /fȯr-ˈtāst/ (verb) fore·taste

Meaning & Definition of Foretaste

Foretaste (noun)

  1. a small anticipatory sample
  2. an advance indication or warning

Foretaste (verb)

  1. to taste beforehand, anticipate

Foretaste (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small or short experience of something that will not be fully experienced until later

    "The sudden cold snap gave us a foretaste of winter."

    "These layoffs are only a foretaste of what's to come."

    similar: augury, foreshadower, harbinger, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, symptom, clue, cue, hint, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion, breath, flicker, glimmer, glimpse, mention, scent, whiff, wind, hunch, idea, inspiration, notion, allusion, implication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, denotation, evidence, guidepost, key, mark, overtone, pointer, sign, signal, telltale, token, assistance, nod, prompt, tip, tip-off, wink, feeling, foreboding, intuition, premonition, presentiment, suspicion
    opposite: answer, solution

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foretaste

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foretaste:

augury, foreshadower, harbinger, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, symptom, clue, cue, hint, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion, breath, flicker, glimmer, glimpse, mention, scent, whiff, wind, hunch, idea, inspiration, notion, allusion, implication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, denotation, evidence, guidepost, key, mark, overtone, pointer

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Foretaste

Words with the opposite meaning of Foretaste:

answer, solution

Word Forms of Foretaste

Inflections: foretasted, foretasting, foretastes

Origin & Etymology of Foretaste

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Foretaste

What does "Foretaste" mean?

"Foretaste" means a small anticipatory sample. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a small anticipatory sample.

What is another word for "Foretaste"?

Other words for "Foretaste" include augury, foreshadower, harbinger, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage and symptom. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foretaste" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foretaste"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foretaste". Common alternatives include augury, foreshadower, harbinger, omen, portent, prefigurement, presage, symptom, clue and cue.

What is the opposite of "Foretaste"?

Antonyms of "Foretaste" include answer and solution.

How do you use "Foretaste" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foretaste" in a sentence: "The sudden cold snap gave us a foretaste of winter."; "These layoffs are only a foretaste of what's to come.".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Foretaste"?

"Foretaste" is pronounced /ˈfȯr-ˌtāst/ as a noun and /fȯr-ˈtāst/ as a verb and divided into syllables as fore·taste.

What is the origin of the word "Foretaste"?

First known use: 15th century.