harbinger

UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
harbingernoun
harbingers
pl
UK
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/
US
/ˈhɑrbɪndʒər/
Translations
The robin is often considered a harbinger of spring.
Робин часто считается предвестником весны.
Definitions
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.
A forerunner of something.
The economic downturn was seen as a harbinger of the financial crisis.
Historically, a person sent ahead of a travelling party, especially of royalty or an army, to arrange lodgings and other preparations.
In medieval times, the harbinger would ride ahead to secure quarters for the king’s retinue.
harbingerverb
harbingered
Past Simple
harbingered
Past Participle
harbingering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/
US
/ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒɚ/
Translations
The dark clouds harbinger a storm.
Темные облака предвещают бурю.
Additional translations
Definitions
To signal or indicate the approach of something.
The sudden drop in temperature harbingered the arrival of winter.