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forerunner

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

precursor, predecessor, pioneer, harbinger

successor, follower

forerunner of, cultural forerunner, historic forerunner

a way in which something is done or happens

The act of coming to a place, especially at the end of a journey.

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

a nocturnal beetle that produces light through bioluminescence