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omen
[ oh-muhn ]
noun
- anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
Synonyms: foreboding, augury
- a prognostic.
- prophetic significance; presage:
a bird of ill omen.
verb (used with object)
- to be an omen of; portend.
- to divine, as if from omens.
omen
/ ˈəʊmən /
noun
- a phenomenon or occurrence regarded as a sign of future happiness or disaster
- prophetic significance
verb
- tr to portend
Other Words From
- un·omened adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of omen1
Word History and Origins
Origin of omen1
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Example Sentences
"It's quite the omen for how our civilisation is changing," he added.
In retrospect, the spot was so safe that it was the perfect omen for how overwhelmingly bland this year’s Super Bowl turned out.
The last time the British & Irish Lion played was the last time Wales won - they will hoping his return is an omen.
Even City manager Pep Guardiola sensed the bad omens, saying: "When I saw the fire before the game I thought 'the journalists have their headlines already'."
And with the way in which the balls ran during the closing stages he may feel that the omens are in his favour this time around.
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