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herald vs precursor

precursor vs herald

herald and precursor both are nouns.

herald is a verb but precursor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
herald Yes No Yes No
precursor Yes No No No
As nouns, herald and precursor are synonyms defined as:
  • herald and precursor: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Other synonyms of herald include forerunner, harbinger, predecessor.
herald (noun) precursor (noun)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
(formal) a person who announces important news a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
herald (verb) precursor (verb)
foreshadow or presage
praise vociferously
greet enthusiastically or joyfully
Difference between herald and precursor

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