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- [aw-gyuh-ree]
- /ˈɔ gyə ri/
- /ˈɔːɡ.jʊ.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-gyuh-ree]
- /ˈɔ gyə ri/
Definitions of augury word
- countable noun augury An augury is a sign of what will happen in the future. 3
- noun augury the art of or a rite conducted by an augur 3
- noun augury a sign or portent; omen 3
- noun augury divination from omens 3
- noun augury an omen; portent; indication 3
- noun plural augury the art or practice of an augur; divination. 1
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Origin of augury
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin augurium soothsaying, equivalent to augur augur1 + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Augury
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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augury popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
augury usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for augury
noun augury
- harbinger — a person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; herald.
- precursor — a person or thing that precedes, as in a job, a method, etc.; predecessor.
- auspice — patronage or guidance (esp in the phrase under the auspices of)
- forerunner — predecessor; ancestor; forebear; precursor.
- sign — a token; indication.
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