Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forerun
verb
/ˈfɔrərʌn/
Definition
to go before or ahead of; to precede or come in advance of something.
Examples
- The trends in fashion often forerun changes in society.
- Many innovations in technology forerun shifts in how we communicate.
- In literature, foreshadowing foreruns the climax of the story.
Meaning
Forerun means to lead the way or to serve as a precursor to something that follows. It often implies that something is arriving or happening before another event.
Synonyms
- precede
- herald
- anticipate
- lead
- foreshadow
