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Definition of foreshadow

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To indicate or predict a future event or occurrence.

Example Sentence: The dark clouds foreshadowed an upcoming thunderstorm.

Verb (transitive, literature)

Definition: To provide a hint or suggestion about a future development in a literary work.

Example Sentence: The author cleverly foreshadowed the villain's betrayal through subtle clues in the early chapters.

Noun

Definition: A sign or indication of a future event.

Example Sentence: The sudden drop in stock prices was a foreshadow of the impending economic recession.

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