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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: ,
- 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
/ ˈəʊə /
noun
- a phenomenon or occurrence regarded as a sign of future happiness or disaster
- prophetic significance
verb
- tr to portend
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Other Word Forms
- ܲ·mԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of omen1
First recorded in 1575–85, omen is from the Latin word ō
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Word History and Origins
Origin of omen1
C16: from Latin
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Synonym Study
See sign.
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Lying third in LIV's individual standings suggests it is, while he hopes not practising at Augusta National before his ninth appearance could turn out to be a lucky omen.
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It wasn’t a good omen, but I tried to keep an open mind.
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"It's quite the omen for how our civilisation is changing," he added.
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In retrospect, the spot was so safe that it was the perfect omen for how overwhelmingly bland this year’s Super Bowl turned out.
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The last time the British & Irish Lion played was the last time Wales won - they will hoping his return is an omen.
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