先んじる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to precede; to forestall; to anticipate

Example sentences

• 我々は時代に一歩先んじた見識を持たねばならない。

  We must be a step ahead of the times in our outlook.

• 彼は遥かに時代を先んじていた。

  He was far in advance of his days.

• 彼は彼の時代に先んじていた。

  He was ahead of his time.