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Premonition

Description:

Premonition refers to a forewarning or intuition of a future event or situation, often believed to be an insight into something that is about to happen. It is typically associated with a strong feeling or sense of impending events.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A feeling or sense of anticipation or foreboding about a future event. For example: "I had a strong premonition that something bad was about to happen."

2. An intuitive or psychic perception of a future occurrence. For example: "She experienced a premonition that her long-lost friend would visit her soon."

Related Verb:

Premonish - To warn or foretell of a future event.

Related Adjective:

Premonitory - Describing something that serves as a warning or a sign of a future event.

Sample Sentences:

1. She had a vivid premonition that the plane would crash, so she decided not to board.

2. The old house gave her a premonitory shiver as she entered, predicting a night full of eerie experiences.

3. The premonition of failing his exam gripped his mind, urging him to study harder.

4. The man claimed to have premonitions that predicted the outcome of every horse race in town.

5. As she stood on the edge of the cliff, a premonition of danger forced her to step back.