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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)
precursor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harbingerheraldprecursorpredecessor

Anything that precedes something similar in time

Example: "Phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedent

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is FORERUNNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forerunner is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
FORERUNNER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FORERUNNER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forerunner is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORERUNNER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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