seer

[sɪər]

seer Definition

• 1. a person who is supposed to be able, through supernatural insight, to see what the future holds
• 2. a person who sees something specified
• 3. a unit of weight for precious stones, usually equivalent to one-fortieth of a carat

Using seer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The seer predicted that the king would die in battle.

• Example

  She was a seer who could see ghosts and spirits.

• Example

  The diamond weighed 2.5 seers.

seer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seer

• prophet
• clairvoyant
• visionary
• oracle

Phrases with seer

• seer stone

  a stone used by some early Latter Day Saints leaders as a medium for receiving revelations

  Example

  Joseph Smith used a seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon.

• seer fish

  a type of fish found in the Indian Ocean and known for its delicious taste

  Example

  I ordered seer fish curry at the restaurant and it was amazing.

• seer sucker

  a thin cotton fabric with a crinkled surface, typically striped or checked

  Example

  He wore a seer sucker suit to the wedding.

Origins of seer

from Old English 'sēere', from Proto-Germanic 'saiwaz' meaning 'to see'

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Summary: seer in Brief

A 'seer' [sɪər] is a person who can supposedly see the future through supernatural means, or someone who sees something specific. It can also refer to a unit of weight for precious stones. Examples include 'The seer predicted that the king would die in battle.' and 'The diamond weighed 2.5 seers.' Other phrases include 'seer stone,' 'seer fish,' and 'seer sucker.' Synonyms include 'prophet' and 'oracle,' while informal terms include 'fortune teller' and 'psychic.'