Definition of Forerunner
Forerunner
For·er·un·ner
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person or thing that precedes and indicates the approach of another.
e.g. The company's new product is a forerunner of a revolutionary technology.
(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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