Antecedent
Antecedent noun - Someone or something responsible for a result.
Foreshadowing and antecedent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foreshadowing" instead a noun "Antecedent".
Nearby Word: antecedently
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
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Synonyms for Foreshadowing
Antecedent and foreshadowing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antecedent" instead a noun "Foreshadowing".
Nearby Words: foreshadow, foreshadowed
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