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Herald

HEH-ruhld

/ˈhɛrʌld/

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herald

Dictionary meaning

Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.

Examples

  • The president's arrival was announced by a herald with a trumpet.

Synonyms: predecessor

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