Meaning of the word portent in English

What does portent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

portent

US /ˈpɔːr.tent/
UK /ˈpɔːr.tent/

Noun

1.

a sign that something bad is likely to happen in the future:

Example:
For the economy, the portents are extremely gloomy.
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