English Explanatory Dictionary

foreshow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To show in advance; to foretell, predict.
  2. To foreshadow or prefigure.
noun
  1. A manifestation in advance; a prior indication.

Pronunciation

/fɔːˈʃəʊ/ /fɔəˈʃəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foreshow.wav /ˈfɔːʃəʊ/ /ˈfɔəʃəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foreshow2.wav

Word forms

foreshow foreshows foreshowing foreshowed foreshown foreshew

Etymology

From Middle English foreschewen, from Old English forescēawian (“to foreshow, foresee; preordain, decree, appoint; provide, furnish with”), equivalent to fore- + show. Cognate with Dutch voorschouwen, German vorschauen.

Derived words

foreshower
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