hindsight
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Noun — The understanding you gain about a past event only after it has happened.
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Etymology
From hind + sight, coined in the 19th century.
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What does “hindsight” mean?
The word “hindsight” means the understanding you gain about a past event only after it has happened. In plain terms, looking back on something and realising what you should have known or done at the time.
How do you pronounce “hindsight”?
“Hindsight” is pronounced HYN-syt (/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hindsight” in a sentence?
Here is “hindsight” used in a sentence: “In hindsight, we should have left earlier to beat the traffic.”
What part of speech is “hindsight”?
“Hindsight” is a noun.
Where does the word “hindsight” come from?
The word “hindsight” dates back to around 1800. From hind + sight, coined in the 19th century.
Is “hindsight” a common word?
“Hindsight” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.