Auguryan omen or indication thought to foretell future events is a noun for something that seems to predictsay or estimate that a future event will occur what will happen next, often something seen as a signan indication or clue that suggests what may occur of good or bad things to come.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /AW-gyuh-ree/
Easy pronunciation: AW-gyuh-ree (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: AW-gyuh-ree.
Noun meaning a sign or omen of what may happen in the future.
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Augury Meaning
a sign of what may happen in the future
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an event or sign that is taken to indicate important things to come
Example: He hoped it was an augury of better days ahead.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- foretoken — A clear synonym for a sign that points to future events.
- preindication — Works in this sense, but is more formal and less common.
- sign — A broad but genuine substitute when used in the sense of a clue about the future.
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Augury Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- foretoken
- sign
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Common Mistakes
- Using augury to mean a prediction itself, rather than the sign or omen that suggests one.
- Confusing augury with ordinary signs that are not interpreted as meaningful portents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does augury mean?
Augury means a sign or event that suggests what may happen in the future, especially something important.
What is a simple synonym for augury?
A simple synonym is sign. Foretoken is also a close synonym in this sense.
Is augury a positive or negative word?
It can be either. The word itself is neutral, though it often appears in contexts about omens, warnings, or hopes for the future.
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