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Definition of forerunner - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
precursorperson or thing that precedes and indicates the approach of another
- The horse-drawn carriage was a forerunner to the modern car..
2.
harbingersign or warning of a future event
- Dark clouds are often a forerunner of a coming storm..
3.
sportsTECH. non-competitor leading competitors on a courseTECH.
- The forerunner checked the track before the race.
4.
philatelyTECH. stamp used before official issuesTECH.
- Collectors value the forerunner for its rarity.
Origin of forerunner
English, fore- (before) + runner (one who runs)
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Examples of forerunner in a sentence
Steam engines were forerunners of today's trains. The robin is a forerunner of spring. Economic downturns can be a forerunner of social unrest. The forerunner ensured the path was clear for skiers. A skilled forerunner is crucial for a smooth event. The museum displayed a forerunner from the 19th century.
A rare forerunner was auctioned for a high price.
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- French:précurseur, prémisse, ...
- German:Vorläufer, Vorzeichen, ...
- Italian:antenato, presagio, ...
- Spanish:antecesor, presagio, ...
- Portuguese:antecessor, presságio, ...
- Chinese:先驱, 预兆, ...
- Japanese:先駆者, 前兆, ...
- Arabic:رائِد, نَذِير, ...
- Hebrew:חָלוּץ, מְבַשֵּׂר, ...
- Russian:предшественник, фореруннер, ...
- Ukrainian:попередник, передвісник, ...
- Hindi:अग्रदूत, पूर्वसूचना, ...
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