Harbinger meaning

A harbinger means something or someone who shows something will happen soon or early, especially something good or bad.

A harbinger is like a little hint or clue that something new is going to happen soon. It’s like when you see dark clouds, you know it might rain.

Examples:

1. The robin is a harbinger of spring.
2. Dark clouds are a harbinger of rain.
3. A smile can be a harbinger of good news.
4. The first flower is a harbinger of summer.
5. The first snowfall is a harbinger of winter.
6. Seeing stars at night is a harbinger of clear skies.
7. A red sky in the morning is a harbinger of a storm.
8. A loud bell can be a harbinger of a fire drill.
9. The school bell is a harbinger of class time.
10. A knock on the door can be a harbinger of a visitor.
11. Leaves changing color is a harbinger of autumn.
12. Thunder is a harbinger of lightning.
13. A baby crying is a harbinger of needing food.
14. An alarm clock is a harbinger of waking up.
15. The sun setting is a harbinger of night.
16. A candle blowing out is a harbinger of darkness.
17. Birds singing can be a harbinger of morning.
18. A phone ringing is a harbinger of a call.
19. The oven timer beeping is a harbinger of food being ready.
20. A cat meowing at the door is a harbinger of wanting to come in.

Synonyms

Synonyms of harbinger are given below;

• Sign
• Omen
• Signal
• Forerunner
• Herald
• Indicator
• Precursor
• Warning
• Messenger
• Announcement

Antonyms

These are the antonyms of harbinger.

• Result
• Aftermath
• Consequence
• Outcome
• End
• Conclusion
• Finish
• Follow-up
• Termination
• Closure