An augur was a person who looked at birds and signs to know the future. This was usual in old Rome. They helped people make decisions.
The augur watched the birds carefully.
Ancient people listened to the augur's words.
To augur means to say that something will happen. People use it to show signs or hints about the future. It is often used when talking about good or bad things coming.
Dark clouds augur rain soon.
Her smile augurs good news.
To augur means to make a hole with an augur tool. People use this verb when they drill or dig into wood or earth. It is a physical action.
He augured a hole in the tree.
Farmers augur holes for new plants.
When something augurs a future event, it shows a sign or warning. It is often used in stories or news to mean something important may happen soon.
This change augurs a better future.
Strange silence augurs bad times ahead.
