English Explanatory Dictionary

foretaste

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A taste beforehand.
  2. A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.
verb
  1. To taste beforehand.
  2. To taste before possession; have previous experience of; enjoy by anticipation.
  3. To taste before another.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

foretaste foretastes foretasting foretasted

Etymology

From Middle English fortaste, equivalent to fore- + taste (noun).

Synonyms

foresmack pregustation

Related words

aftertaste

Derived words

foretaster
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