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boding

 

[ ˈboʊdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

ominous sign

Boding refers to a feeling or prediction that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. It is often associated with a sense of foreboding or anxiety about future events.

Synonyms

omen, premonition, sign

Examples of usage

  • The dark clouds were a boding of the coming storm.
  • He felt a boding in his chest as he approached the abandoned house.
  • The news brought a boding for the economy.
Context #2 | Verb

foretell event

To bode means to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something negative. It involves indicating or portending an event or situation.

Synonyms

foretell, portend, predict

Examples of usage

  • The early frost bodes a harsh winter ahead.
  • Her silence boded ill for the meeting's success.
  • The financial reports boded trouble for the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "boding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preságio

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान

🇩🇪 Vorzeichen

🇮🇩 pertanda

🇺🇦 предзнаменування

🇵🇱 zwiastun

🇯🇵 前兆

🇫🇷 présage

🇪🇸 presagio

🇹🇷 belirti

🇰🇷 징조

🇸🇦 علامة

🇨🇿 předzvěst

🇸🇰 predzvesť

🇨🇳 预兆

🇸🇮 znak

🇮🇸 fyrirboði

🇰🇿 болжам

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

🇦🇿 işarə

🇲🇽 presagio

Etymology

The word 'boding' originates from the Old English word 'bodian,' which means 'to announce' or 'to proclaim.' It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*budōną,' which also carries the meaning of giving notice or warning. Over the centuries, 'boding' has evolved in its usage, primarily associated with foreseeing or predicting negative outcomes. The term is often used in a literary or poetic context, where it conveys a deep sense of unease or dread about what lies ahead. Boding is frequently found in folklore and supernatural narratives, where it signifies a warning from the universe or fate itself.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,101 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.