forerunner

In lang=en terms the difference between forerunner and clue

is that forerunner is by extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way while clue is insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and clue

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while clue is a strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

As a verb clue is

to provide with a clue.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and foregoer

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while foregoer is alternative form of lang=en.

Forerunner is a related term of messenger.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and messenger

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while messenger is one who brings messages.

As a verb messenger is

to send something by messenger.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and forecast

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while forecast is an estimation of a future condition.

As a verb forecast is

to estimate how something will be in the future.

Forerunner is a synonym of augury.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and augury

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while augury is a divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.

Forerunner is a related term of procreator.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and procreator

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while procreator is one who procreates; a father or mother.

Forerunner is a related term of begetter.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and begetter

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while begetter is a procreator; one who begets.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and envoy

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while envoy is (representative)representative.

As nouns the difference between forerunner and frontrunner

is that forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead while frontrunner is alternative form of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between spearhead and forerunner

is that spearhead is the pointed head, or end, of a spear while forerunner is a runner at the front or ahead.

As a verb spearhead

is to drive or campaign ardently for, as an effort, project, etc.