Dictionary Entry
foreshadowing
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Meaning
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a warning or indication of a future event
Example Sentence
The author used the character's recurring nightmare as a subtle foreshadowing of the tragic events to come.
Usage Note
Foreshadowing is often used in novels, films, and plays to create suspense and prepare the audience for future plot developments. It can be subtle, like a character's uneasy feeling, or more obvious, like a prophecy.