Meaning of the word foretaste in English

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foretaste

US /ˈfɔːr.teɪst/
UK /ˈfɔː.teɪst/

Noun

a small preliminary sample of something

Example:
The trailer gave us a foretaste of the exciting movie to come.
The small earthquake was a foretaste of the larger one that followed.

Verb

to experience or show something in advance

Example:
The first few chapters foretaste the novel's dark themes.
His early success foretasted a brilliant career.