FORERUNNER
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Forerunner.
Forerunner - as a noun
A person who goes before or announces the coming of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precursor13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harbinger15herald10precursor13predecessor16Anything that precedes something similar in time
Example: "Phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedent13Example Sentences
"He is considered a forerunner of modern dance."
"The typewriter was a forerunner to the computer keyboard."
"Her groundbreaking research made her a forerunner in the field of genetics."
"The horse-drawn carriage was a forerunner of the automobile."
"The book is a forerunner to the author's famous novel."
Word Game Points
Is FORERUNNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forerunner is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FORERUNNER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FORERUNNER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forerunner is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFORERUNNER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is FORERUNNER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forerunner is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFORERUNNER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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