Synonyms: harbinger, herald, precursor, predecessor, forerunner
Definition: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Similar words: indicant, indication
Definition: something that serves to indicate or suggest
Usage: an indication of foul play; indications of strain; symptoms are the prime indicants of disease
Synonyms: forerunner, precursor
Definition: a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: precursor
Definition: a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
Similar words: material, stuff
Definition: the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
Usage: coal is a hard black material; wheat is the stuff they use to make bread