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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

foreshadowing

/ˌfoʊrˈʃædəʊɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does foreshadowing mean?

noun

A literary device in which a hint or suggestion of a future event is given before it occurs, often to create suspense or tension.

Example

"The author's description of the old mansion as 'creaking and groaning' foreshadowed the terrifying events that would unfold later in the story."

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