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oracle vs augur

augur vs oracle

oracle and augur both are nouns.

oracle is not a verb while augur is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oracle Yes No No No
augur Yes No Yes No
As nouns, augur is a hyponym of oracle; that is, augur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oracle:
  • oracle: an authoritative person who divines the future
  • augur: (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Other hyponyms of oracle include auspex, prophetess, sibyl.
oracle (noun) augur (noun)
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
an authoritative person who divines the future
oracle (verb) augur (verb)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
predict from an omen
Difference between oracle and augur

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