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Meaning of portent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

portent

Pronunciation:/ˈpɔːtɛnt//ˈpɔɹtɛnt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

  2. A portending; significance

    Example: a howl of dire portent

  3. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/portent

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