herald — a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈherəld/
Korean meaning: 전령, 전조, 징조
Korean pronunciation: **헤**럴드
Example Sentences
- My cat's loud meowing at 5 AM is the unwelcome herald of feeding time.
- The smell of burnt toast heralded another cooking disaster in our kitchen.
- Scientists believe this discovery heralds a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
herald
NOUN//ˈherəld//
a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
The town crier heralds the approaching storm to sleepy villagers
Her held high - heralding news for all to hear!
Gerald's emerald serves as herald!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'heraut', likely from Germanic roots related to 'heri' (army) and 'wald' (rule/leader). The word originally referred to a court official or messenger, eventually broadening to mean any sign or harbinger of things to come.
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📝Examples
“My cat's loud meowing at 5 AM is the unwelcome herald of feeding time.”
“The smell of burnt toast heralded another cooking disaster in our kitchen.”
“Scientists believe this discovery heralds a breakthrough in cancer treatment.”
“The company's new policy was heralded as a major step forward.”
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