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- [pawr-tent, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɛnt, ˈpoʊr-/
- /pɔːˈtend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pawr-tent, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɛnt, ˈpoʊr-/
Definitions of portent word
- noun portent an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous. 1
- noun portent threatening or disquieting significance: an occurrence of dire portent. 1
- noun portent a prodigy or marvel. 1
- noun portent omen 1
- countable noun portent A portent is something that indicates what is likely to happen in the future. 0
- noun portent a sign or indication of a future event, esp a momentous or calamitous one; omen 0
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Origin of portent
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin portentum sign, token, noun use of neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere to portend
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Parts of speech for Portent
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
portent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.
portent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for portent
noun portent
- phenomenon — a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature.
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
- antecessor — a predecessor; someone who goes or has gone before
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
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