Definition of Forerunner
Forerunner
fore·run·ner
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
one that comes before the approach of another, to arrive first before others;
e.g. Facebook is considered a forerunner of social media platforms.
(noun)
an abrupt sign or symptom;
e.g. The fever was a forerunner to the flu.
(noun)
one who skies a course before a race;
e.g. He was a simple forerunner that made sure no obstacles would hurt the competitors.
(noun)
a family ancestor;
e.g. He was a forerunner on his mother's side of the family.
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