Basic Details
Word: Foretold
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To predict or say what will happen in the future.
Synonyms: Predicted, prophesied, foretold
Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked, doubted
Idioms and Phrases
- Foretold in the stars: To suggest that something is destined or likely to happen, often based on horoscopes. Example: "Their lasting love was foretold in the stars long before they met."
- It was foretold: A phrase used to indicate that something was predicted or expected. Example: "When the storm came, everyone said, 'It was foretold in the weather reports.'"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old wise man foretold of a great flood that would change the village forever.
Example 2: In the story, the hero's journey was foretold by a mysterious oracle.
Example 3: The little boy thought that his lost toy would be foretold to return to him someday.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "foretold" comes from Old English, where "for-" means "before" and "told" means "to say"? So it literally means "to say before," or predict what will happen in the future.
Famous Quote
"The future is not a gift; it is an achievement." Harry S. Truman. This relates to "foretold" because predicting the future is about making informed decisions based on present actions.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "foretold" mean?
a) To throw something away
b) To predict or say what will happen in the future
c) To ignore a situation
d) To teach someone
Answer: b) To predict or say what will happen in the future
2. Which of these is a synonym of "foretold"?
a) Overlooked
b) Doubted
c) Predicted
d) Disregarded
Answer: c) Predicted
3. Which word is an antonym of "foretold"?
a) Anticipated
b) Ignored
c) Suggested
d) Informed
Answer: b) Ignored
4. Which sentence uses "foretold" correctly?
a) The teacher foretold the lesson for the day.
b) The novel foretold an interesting future for its characters.
c) The dog foretold its owner with a bark.
d) She foretold her homework on the desk.
Answer: b) The novel foretold an interesting future for its characters.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "foretold"?
a) Hit the nail on the head
b) It was foretold
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) It was foretold
