forerunner Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɔɹˌɹʌnɚ/
What Does Forerunner Mean?
Forerunner is a noun that means A runner at the front or ahead. It is also used to mean By extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way.
Word Facts for Forerunner
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɔɹˌɹʌnɚ/ |
| Synonyms | harbinger, antecedent and precursor |
| Plural | forerunners |
Forerunner Definition (Noun)
- A runner at the front or ahead.
- By extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way.
- A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.
- A forebear, an ancestor, a predecessor.
Bakelite is a forerunner of today's plastics.
- A postage stamp used in the time before a region or area issues stamps of its own.
Synonyms of Forerunner
Forerunner synonyms and antonyms →Forerunner in a Sentence
Bakelite is a forerunner of today's plastics.
Word Forms & Grammar
forerunner (plural forerunners)
Words That Rhyme With Forerunner
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Origin of Forerunner
From Middle English forrenner, foreriner. Calque of Latin praecursor (“one who runs before, a forerunner”). Equivalent to fore- + runner and/or forerun + -er.
Forerunner: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is forerunner?
Forerunner is a noun.
What is another word for forerunner?
Close synonyms of forerunner are harbinger, antecedent and precursor. See the full list of forerunner synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of forerunner?
The plural of forerunner is forerunners.