prophecy
nounUK /ˈprɒfəsi/
US /ˈprɑːfəsi/
A prophecy is a special message that someone says will happen in the future.
The old woman made a prophecy that the prince would become king.
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2. A statement about what will happen, often from a religious or magical source.
The prophecy in the ancient book warned of a great flood.
3. The act of saying what will happen in the future.
His prophecy about the storm came true the next day.
4. A book or collection of messages from a prophet.
She read the prophecy to learn about the kingdom's future.