Seer
ˈsɪər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who is able to see into the future, often through supernatural means.
ˈsɪər
A person who is believed to be able to predict the future.
The ancient seer predicted the kingdom's downfall.
💡 Simply: A seer is like a fortune teller or a psychic – they are said to be able to know what's going to happen in the future. Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but instead of a rabbit, they pull out the future!
👶 For kids: A seer is someone who can see what will happen in the future!
More Examples
Many people visited the seer seeking guidance.
The seer's visions were often shrouded in mystery.
How It's Used
"The oracle was a seer, consulted by kings and queens."
"The seer foretold a great storm."
A person who perceives or understands things with unusual clarity or insight.
ˈsɪər
Someone who sees or perceives things especially with unusual clarity.
He was a seer of the truth, exposing corruption wherever he found it.
💡 Simply: A seer in this sense is like someone who can see the *hidden* side of things. They have a special talent for understanding what other people miss. Think of a detective who can see the clues everyone else overlooks!
👶 For kids: A seer can see or understand things that other people can't.
More Examples
The artist was a seer, capturing the emotions of the moment in her paintings.
The social worker was a seer, understanding the needs of the vulnerable.
How It's Used
"He was a seer of injustice, always fighting for the underdog."
"The poet was a seer, able to express the inexpressible"
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
a second sight
The supposed ability to perceive the future or events not visible to the ordinary senses.
"She claimed to have a second sight, predicting events before they occurred."
From Old English *sēare* ('one who sees'), derived from the verb *sēon* ('to see').
Historically, seers played significant roles in ancient societies, providing guidance and interpreting signs from the gods.