Forerunner
Forerunner noun - Something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed.
Usage example: enjoyed the demonstration of the simple hand loom that was the forerunner of today's computer-controlled looms
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Synonyms for Forerunner
Sire and forerunner are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sire" instead a noun "Forerunner".
Sire
Sire noun - A male human parent.
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Synonyms for Sire
Forerunner and sire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forerunner" instead a noun "Sire".
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