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Forerunner

usgb/ˈfɔːrʌnər/Volume
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Historic Link

Used to describe historic precursors to modern items or concepts.

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The steam engine was a forerunner to modern locomotives.
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Indicate Progression

Suggests a development or evolution from one state to another over time.

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Early smartphones were the forerunner of today's advanced mobile devices.
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Not Just Physical

Can refer to abstract concepts, such as ideas or movements, not just physical objects.

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18th-century enlightenment thought was the forerunner of modern democracy.
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