forerunner — a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/
Korean meaning: 선구자, 전조, 전신
Korean pronunciation: **포어**러너
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's flip phone was the forerunner of my addiction to smartphones.
- The steam engine was a forerunner of modern transportation.
- Dark clouds are often forerunners of heavy rain and my bad hair days.
forerunner
NOUN//ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər//
a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else
A scientist forerunner presents the first smartphone to amazed colleagues
The corner warner, forerunner of safety!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English 'fore' (before) combined with 'runner' (one who runs). The word emerged in the 16th century to describe someone who runs ahead or precedes another.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's flip phone was the forerunner of my addiction to smartphones.”
“The steam engine was a forerunner of modern transportation.”
“Dark clouds are often forerunners of heavy rain and my bad hair days.”
“This research serves as a forerunner to breakthrough medical treatments.”
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