forerun — To come before as a sign or warning of something that will follow; to precede or herald a future event or development.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To come before as a sign or warning of something that will follow; to precede or herald a future event or development.
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈrʌn/
Korean meaning: 전조가 되다, 선행하다
Korean pronunciation: 포어-런 (강세: 포어)
Example Sentences
- His nervous laughter seemed to forerun bad news.
- The teacher's sudden smile foreran a surprise quiz announcement.
- Economic instability often foreruns political upheaval.
forerun
VERB//fɔːrˈrʌn//
To come before as a sign or warning of something that will follow; to precede or herald a future event or development.
To come before as a sign or warning of something that will follow; to precede or herald a future event or development.
Storm clouds forerun the tempest - prepare well to outrun what's overdone!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'forerunnan', combining 'fore' (before, in front) and 'runnan' (to run). The idea of 'running ahead' evolved into the meaning of 'preceding' or 'being a sign of something to come'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His nervous laughter seemed to forerun bad news.”
“The teacher's sudden smile foreran a surprise quiz announcement.”
“Economic instability often foreruns political upheaval.”
“Mom's humming in the kitchen always foreruns amazing dinner.”
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