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precursor

Pronunciation: [prɪˈkɜrsər]

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Learn how to use precursor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a precursor is something that comes before something else and helps it to happen. It’s like the first step that leads to a bigger event or change, like a sign that something is coming.

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In science, having a precursor can mean finding a small clue that helps scientists predict what will happen next.

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Not having a precursor can lead to surprises and make it hard to understand what comes next.

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What precursor can you find that shows us a big change might happen?

Context: “general”

(noun) a precursor can also be something that signals the start of something else. It’s like a hint or a warning that helps us notice that something important is about to happen.

Example

The dark clouds were a precursor to the heavy rain that would follow.

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There were no precursors to the sudden change in weather; it caught everyone off guard.

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Can you think of any precursor that showed the season was changing?

How to pronounce precursor

Pronunciation: [prɪˈkɜrsər]

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