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forerunning

UK
/ˈfɔːrərʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔrərʌnɪŋ/

Translations

forerunningnoun
forerunnings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːˌrʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnɪŋ/
Gerund: used as a noun referring to the act or process of preceding.
Synonyms
predecessor
antecedent
trailblazer
pioneer
vanguard
herald
harbinger
precursor
forerunner
forerunningadjective
more forerunning
Comp.
most forerunning
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔrˌrʌnɪŋ/
The forerunning events set the stage for the main performance.
Предшествующие события подготовили почву для основного представления.
Synonyms
preliminary
preceding
foregoing
antecedent
avant-garde
leading
pioneering
forerunverb

forerunning

Gerund

foreran
Past Simple
forerun
Past Participle
forerunning
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔːrərʌn/
US
/ˈfɔrərʌn/
The invention of the telegraph foreran the development of modern communication.
Изобретение телеграфа предшествовало развитию современной связи.
Synonyms
antecede
precede
pave the way
lead
foretell
usher in

Definitions

forerunningnoun
The act or process of going before or preceding something or someone.
The forerunning of the scouts ensured the army avoided any ambushes.
forerunningadjective
Preceding or coming before something else in time or order.
The forerunning events set the stage for the main conference.
forerunverb
To precede in time or order.
The invention of the telegraph foreran the development of the telephone.
To be a sign or warning of something to come.
Dark clouds foreran the approaching storm.
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