Synonyms for precursor
prɪˈkɜr sər, ˈpri kɜr-pre·cur·sor

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.5 / 4 votes

1. precursor

   Synonyms:
   forerunner, harbinger, herald, pioneer, advance-guard, cause

   Antonyms:
   follower, consequent, result, effect, event

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.4 / 7 votes

1. precursornoun

   a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)

   Synonyms:
   harbinger, predecessor, forerunner, herald

2. precursor, forerunnernoun

   a person who goes before or announces the coming of another

   Synonyms:
   harbinger, predecessor, forerunner, antecedent, herald

3. harbinger, forerunner, predecessor, herald, precursornoun

   something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

   Synonyms:
   harbinger, predecessor, trumpeter, forerunner, antecedent, herald

Matched Categories

1. • Biochemistry
   • Indication
   • Material
   • Person

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. precursornoun

   Synonyms:
   forerunner, predecessor

2. precursornoun

   Synonyms:
   messenger, harbinger, herald

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "precursor":

   precursors, forerunner, harbinger, pioneer, prelude, predecessor

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How to use precursor in a sentence?

1. Scott Feinberg:

   The fact they have not won any of the major precursor awards is notable, this doesn't mean they won't be competitive in other categories.

2. Robin Bhar:

   The markets are perhaps eyeing that as a precursor to a pick up in demand as we go into Q4.

3. Kylie Ivanir:

   These plant compounds preserve collagen in the skin, keeping it hydrated and youthful. The vitamin C found in pomegranates also helps the body produce its own collagen, since it is a precursor in the formation process.

4. Kylie Ivanir:

   Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and contain many potent antioxidants, including flavonoids and anthocyanins. Together, these nutrients help protect our cells against the stress and oxidative damage that are a normal part of aging. The seeds, peels, and juice of pomegranate also contain powerful anti-aging phytochemicals known as punicalagins, these plant compounds preserve collagen in the skin, keeping it hydrated and youthful. The vitamin C found in pomegranates also helps the body produce its own collagen, since it is a precursor in the formation process.

5. Madeline Bernstein:

   Two years is a great sentence, typically across the county we're battling with people taking these cases seriously. It's a significant crime, a violent crime and can be a precursor of violence toward people.