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单词 omen
释义

omen

noun

ˈō-mən How to pronounce omen (audio)
: an occurrence or phenomenon (see phenomenon sense 1) believed to portend a future event : augury
The dark clouds were considered a bad omen.

Synonyms

  • augury
  • auspice
  • boding
  • foreboding
  • foreshadowing
  • portent
  • prefiguring
  • presage
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Example Sentences

They regarded the win as a good omen for the team. omens of things to come
Recent Examples on the Web It’s probably unfair to call Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers’ recent brush with UT Parking & Transportation a bad omen. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Sep. 2022 Many of the king’s attendants — including his ambitious Hand, Ser Otto Hightower — are super-hype to report that a pseudo-mythical white stag has been spotted in the forest, an auspicious omen for young Aegon. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 That was the last time the program captured the CAA Tournament championship, which might be a positive omen. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2022 Throughout the weekend, Church’s headlining set hung around the grounds like a generally positive omen. Chris Coplan, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2021 The Tigers view the uncertainty of Rodriguez's diagnosis as a good omen, but there's a caveat with every unknown. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2022 Many took the event as a bad omen, considering the pandemic and the war between Ukraine and Russia, Kapur said. Megan Marples, CNN, 31 Mar. 2022 Even if Will Smith’s brazen slap of Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards broadcast generates fleeting interest in the show, that should come as a worrying omen to anyone who cares about the Oscars. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2022 The bureaucratic sloth is a bad omen as the Covid pandemic grinds into its 32nd month. David Axe, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin omin-, omen

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

omen

noun

ˈō-mən How to pronounce omen (audio)
: a happening believed to be a sign or warning of a future event

omen

noun

as in portent
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event some people still believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad omen

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • portent
  • augury
  • presage
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  • foreshadowing
  • boding
  • prediction
  • herald
  • foreboding
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  • suggestion
  • prefiguring
  • harbinger
  • auspice
  • prophecy
  • foretelling
  • badge
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  • straw in the wind
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