English noun: harbinger | |||
| 1. | harbinger (communication) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone | ||
| Synonyms | forerunner, herald, precursor, predecessor | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | indicant, indication | ||
English verb: harbinger | |||
| 1. | harbinger (communication) foreshadow or presage | ||
| Synonyms | announce, annunciate, foretell, herald | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | tell | ||