Foreknow and Foreshadow

Foreknow

Foreknow verb - To realize or know about beforehand.
Usage example: what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?

Foreshadow and foreknow are semantically related. in predict topic. In some cases you can use "Foreshadow" instead a verb "Foreknow".

Nearby Words: foreknowing, foreknown

Foreshadow

Foreshadow verb - To give a slight indication of beforehand.
Usage example: a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Foreknow and foreshadow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foreknow" instead a verb "Foreshadow".

Nearby Word: foreshadowing
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