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Noun — A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.

How to use augur

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

augurs well augurs badly augur for the future

Etymology

From Latin augur, a title of uncertain deeper origin, related to the verb augurare, "to interpret omens."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “augur” mean?

The word “augur” means a person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future. In plain terms, to be an early sign of what's coming — usually seen in the phrase "augurs well/badly.".

How do you pronounce “augur”?

“Augur” is pronounced AW-guh (/ˈɔːɡə/ in IPA).

How do you use “augur” in a sentence?

Here is “augur” used in a sentence: “The augur declared the omens favourable before the battle.”

What part of speech is “augur”?

Depending on how it is used, “augur” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “augur” come from?

The word “augur” comes from Latin. From Latin augur, a title of uncertain deeper origin, related to the verb augurare, "to interpret omens.".

How many meanings does “augur” have?

“Augur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.

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