Fore

Meaning

(obsolete) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous..

Definitions by Sense

1. (obsolete) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.
2. Forward; situated towards the front (of something).
3. (golf) An exclamation yelled to inform players a ball is moving in their direction.
4. The front; the forward part of something; the foreground.
5. In the part that precedes or goes first; opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.
6. (obsolete) Formerly; previously; afore.
7. (nautical) In or towards the bows of a ship.

Example Sentences

the fore part of the day

The fore end of the tape is drawn out, and when the indicator points to this number the end is firmly fixed to the front of the camera.

Crystal vases with crimson roses and golden-brown asters were set here and there in the fore part of the shop […]

The waiting-room was now less empty than Watt had at first supposed, to judge by the presence, some two paces to Watt's fore, and as many to his right, of what seemed to be an object of some importance.

People face a dilemma whenever they bring to the fore an understanding that appears inadequate in the light of the other beliefs they bring to bear on it.

The eyes, fore duteous, now converted are.

fore and aft

Word Forms

• foremost

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When Should You Use Fore?

Use fore when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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