forerunner

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that comes before another in time, rank, or importance.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forerunner
runners , jumpers , dancers , munchers

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Variants

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forerunner , forerunners

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Etymology

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Before runner

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forerunner' is often used in the context of technology to describe a product or service that comes before and sets the stage for a more advanced version.

2. In Christianity, the 'forerunner' refers to John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus Christ.

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Related Concepts

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1. precursor: A term synonymous with 'forerunner' that refers to something that comes before and lays the groundwork for something else.

2. progenitor: A term related to 'forerunner' that refers to the original creator or source of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'forerunner' is used to describe a person or thing that paves the way for something new. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' Tom Buchanan is described as a 'forerunner of corruption.'

How to Memorize "forerunner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a race where 'forerunner' is the person who starts the race and paves the way for others to follow. Visualize them leading the pack and setting the pace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'forerunner' with the idea of being first, pioneering, or leading the way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'For Every Race, One Runner Goes Before' to help remember the definition of 'forerunner'.

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