harbinger (Meaning)
harbinger (n)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
harbinger (v)
foreshadow or presage
harbinger (n.)
One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings.
A forerunner; a precursor; a messenger.
harbinger (v. t.)
To usher in; to be a harbinger of.
Synonyms & Antonyms of harbinger
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harbinger Sentence Examples
- The ominous crack of thunder was a harbinger of the approaching storm.
- The declining stock market served as a harbinger of economic downturn.
- The persistent cough was a harbinger of a more serious illness.
- The appearance of migratory birds was a harbinger of spring's arrival.
- The escalating political tensions were a harbinger of potential conflict.
- The discovery of new fossils offered a harbinger of the existence of prehistoric civilizations.
- The deteriorating relationship between the neighbors was a harbinger of a future falling out.
- The sudden increase in crime rates was a harbinger of social unrest.
- The doctor identified the patient's unusual symptoms as a harbinger of a rare disease.
- The presence of disease-carrying mosquitoes was a harbinger of a potential epidemic.
FAQs About the word harbinger
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone, foreshadow or presageOne who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the Engli
sign,herald, angel, precursor, forerunner, symptom,outrider, foregoer, foretaste, forewarning
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The ominous crack of thunder was a harbinger of the approaching storm.
The declining stock market served as a harbinger of economic downturn.
The persistent cough was a harbinger of a more serious illness.
The appearance of migratory birds was a harbinger of spring's arrival.
