Omen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊ̯mən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Omen is a noun meaning A thing of prophetic significance.
Meaning
A thing of prophetic significance.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To be an omen of.
- (intransitive) To divine or predict from omens.
- Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.
Example Sentences
A sign of ill omen.
The ghost's appearance was an ill omen.
A rise in imports might be an omen of economic recovery.
The egg has, during the span of history, represented mystery, magic, medicine, food and omen.
Word Forms
- omens
- omening
- omened
Synonyms for omen
Depending on context, synonyms include augury, auspice, forecast, foreshadowing, foretoken, forewarning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include presage, portent, portend, bode, foretell, prognostic.
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