Forerunner Definition

fôrrŭnər
forerunners
noun
forerunners
One that precedes, as in time; a predecessor.
American Heritage
A person sent before or going before to announce or prepare the way for another or for something to follow; herald.
Webster's New World
A sign that tells or warns of something to follow; prognostic.
Webster's New World
A predecessor.
Webster's New World
One that comes before and indicates the approach of another; a harbinger.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Forerunner

Noun

Singular:
forerunner
Plural:
forerunners

Origin of Forerunner

Forerunner Sentence Examples

  • But this alliance, like its forerunner, was of very short duration.

  • In this way every good thing has its evil forerunner.

  • St. John the Baptist is the Lord's immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way.

  • It is used chiefly in poetry and literature for one who announces the immediate approach of something, a forerunner.

  • Quickly becoming a forerunner on the Canadian comedy scene.

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Words Starting With

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RERNER

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