How Do You Spell FORETOKEN?

Pronunciation: [fɔːtˈə͡ʊkən] (IPA)

Foretoken is a six-letter word that is pronounced as "fɔrtoukən". The word consists of two parts: "fore" and "token". "Fore" is a prefix that means "before", "in front of", or "preceding", and "token" refers to a sign or a symbol that represents something else. Therefore, foretoken means a sign or an omen of something that is about to happen in the future. The spelling of foretoken is straightforward and follows the phonetic rules of English pronunciation.

FORETOKEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Foretoken is a noun that refers to a sign or indication that foreshadows a future event or outcome. It is derived from the combination of the prefix ‘fore,’ meaning before, and the noun ‘token,’ which suggests evidence or signal.

    Foretokens serve as omens or predictions that provide insight into what may occur in the future. They are often viewed as early manifestations of an event, offering a glimpse into what is to come. These premonitions can convey a sense of anticipation or apprehension, alerting individuals to the possibility of impending circumstances or changes.

    Foretokens can take various forms, such as dreams, visions, or symbolic occurrences. They are believed to possess a certain degree of significance, capable of revealing hidden truths or influencing decision-making. People may interpret these signs differently, depending on their cultural, spiritual, or personal beliefs.

    In literature and storytelling, foretokens are frequently employed as narrative devices to heighten suspense or create an atmosphere of uncertainty. They add an element of mystery and intrigue, leading readers or listeners to speculate about the future events that may unfold. Additionally, foretokens often play a role in foreshadowing, a technique used to give advance hints or clues about the outcome of a story or plot.

    Overall, foretokens function as early indications or warnings that offer clues about future occurrences, serving to prepare individuals for what lies ahead.

  2. • To foreshow; to presignify.
    • A previous sign or omen.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FORETOKEN

  • doretoken
  • coretoken
  • voretoken
  • goretoken
  • toretoken
  • roretoken
  • firetoken
  • fkretoken
  • flretoken
  • fpretoken
  • f0retoken
  • f9retoken
  • foeetoken
  • fodetoken
  • fofetoken
  • fotetoken
  • fo5etoken
  • fo4etoken
  • forwtoken

Etymology of FORETOKEN

The word "foretoken" is derived from Middle English "fortoken", which comes from Old English "foretācn". The Old English term is a combination of the prefix "fore", meaning "before", and "tācn", meaning "token" or "sign". Thus, the etymology of "foretoken" indicates its literal meaning as a sign or omen that precedes or anticipates something.

Similar spelling words for FORETOKEN

Plural form of FORETOKEN is FORETOKENS

Conjugate verb Foretoken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have foretokened
you would have foretokened
he/she/it would have foretokened
we would have foretokened
they would have foretokened
I would have foretoken
you would have foretoken
he/she/it would have foretoken
we would have foretoken
they would have foretoken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been foretokening
you would have been foretokening
he/she/it would have been foretokening
we would have been foretokening
they would have been foretokening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would foretoken
you would foretoken
he/she/it would foretoken
we would foretoken
they would foretoken

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be foretokening
you would be foretokening
he/she/it would be foretokening
we would be foretokening
they would be foretokening

FUTURE

I will foretoken
you will foretoken
he/she/it will foretoken
we will foretoken
they will foretoken

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be foretokening
you will be foretokening
he/she/it will be foretokening
we will be foretokening
they will be foretokening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have foretokened
you will have foretokened
he/she/it will have foretokened
we will have foretokened
they will have foretokened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been foretokening
you will have been foretokening
he/she/it will have been foretokening
we will have been foretokening
they will have been foretokening

IMPERATIVE

you foretoken
we let´s foretoken

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to foretoken

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was foretokening
you were foretokening
he/she/it was foretokening
we were foretokening
they were foretokening

PAST PARTICIPLE

foretokened

PAST PERFECT

I had foretokened
you had foretokened
he/she/it had foretokened
we had foretokened
they had foretokened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been foretokening
you had been foretokening
he/she/it had been foretokening
we had been foretokening
they had been foretokening

PRESENT

I foretoken
you foretoken
he/she/it foretokens
we foretoken
they foretoken

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am foretokening
you are foretokening
he/she/it is foretokening
we are foretokening
they are foretokening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

foretokening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have foretokened
you have foretokened
he/she/it has foretokened
we have foretokened
they have foretokened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been foretokening
you have been foretokening
he/she/it has been foretokening
we have been foretokening
they have been foretokening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it foretoken

SIMPLE PAST

I foretokened
you foretokened
he/she/it foretokened
we foretokened
they foretokened

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