Basic Details
Word: Foretold
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To predict or tell about something that will happen in the future.
Synonyms: Predicted, foreshadowed, prophesied
Antonyms: Ignored, concealed, overlooked
Idioms and Phrases
- Foretold the tale: To predict the outcome of an event based on past knowledge. Example: "She foretold the tale of the game, knowing her teams strong history against their rivals."
- Foretold in the stars: Suggesting that something is destined to happen as if written in the stars. Example: "Many believe that great achievements are foretold in the stars for those who work hard."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old man claimed he had foretold the storm days before it arrived.
Example 2: Historians often analyse ancient texts to see what events were foretold by their authors.
Example 3: She felt a sense of dread as if something bad had been foretold in her dreams.
Fun Fact
The word "foretold" comes from the Old English "foreldan," meaning to say beforehand. It shows how people have always been fascinated by predictions of the future!
Famous Quote
"What will be, will be." - Doris Day, relates to the idea of events that are foretold or destined to happen.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "foretold" mean?
a) To forget about something
b) To predict future events
c) To carry something
d) To celebrate an occasion
Answer: b) To predict future events
2. Which of these is a synonym of "foretold"?
a) Ignored
b) Concealed
c) Prophesied
d) Overlooked
Answer: c) Prophesied
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "foretold"?
a) Predicted
b) Foreshadowed
c) Ignored
d) Announced
Answer: c) Ignored
4. Which sentence uses "foretold" correctly?
a) She foretold the story of her day at school.
b) The scientist foretold a breakthrough in technology.
c) He foretold the food that he liked.
d) The children foretold their favourite games.
Answer: b) The scientist foretold a breakthrough in technology.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of predicting the future?
a) Foretold in the stars
b) Come to the story
c) Twisting the tale
d) A flash in the pan
Answer: a) Foretold in the stars
