Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/
noun a predecessor or ancestor
A1 The forerunner of smartphones was the pager.
A2 The Wright brothers were forerunners of modern aviation.
B1 The Industrial Revolution was a forerunner of modern capitalism.
B2 Leonardo da Vinci is considered a forerunner in the field of anatomy.
C1 The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming was a forerunner in the field of medicine.
C2 Galileo Galilei is often regarded as a forerunner of modern physics.
formal The forerunner of modern medicine can be traced back to ancient civilizations.
informal He is considered the forerunner in the field of technology.
slang She's the forerunner when it comes to fashion trends.
figurative The forerunner of success is often hard work and determination.
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