harbinger Synonyms & Antonyms
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Harbinger as a Noun
A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.
harbinger of danger; harbinger of doom; harbinger of spring
One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when travelling, to provide and prepare lodgings.
Harbinger as a Verb
To announce or precede; to be a harbinger of.
Harbinger in a Sentence
harbinger of danger; harbinger of doom; harbinger of spring
Word Forms & Grammar
harbinger (plural harbingers)
harbinger (third-person singular simple present harbingers, present participle harbingering, simple past and past participle harbingered)
Origin of Harbinger
Originally, a person sent in advance to arrange lodgings. From Middle English herberjour, herbergeour, from Old French herbergeor (French hébergeur), from herbergier (“to set up camp; to shelter; to take shelter”) + -or (suffix forming agent nouns), from Old High German heribergan, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *harjabergu (“army camp, shelter”). Compare German Herberge, Italian albergo, Dutch herberg, English harbor. More at here, bury.
Harbinger: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ |
| Meaning | A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something |
| Plural | harbingers |
| Verb forms | harbingers, harbingering, harbingered |
Frequently Asked Questions About Harbinger
Is harbinger a noun or a verb?
Harbinger is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of harbinger?
The plural of harbinger is harbingers.
What is the past tense of harbinger?
The past tense of harbinger is harbingered. The present participle is harbingering.