Fore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb adjective preposition interjection /ˈfȯr/

Meaning & Definition of Fore

Fore (noun)

  1. something that occupies a front position

Fore (adverb)

  1. in, toward, or near the front, forward
  2. at an earlier time or period

Fore (adjective)

  1. situated in front of something else, forward
  2. prior in order of occurrence, former

Fore (preposition)

  1. in the presence of
  2. before

Fore (interjection)

  1. —used by a golfer to warn anyone within range of the probable line of flight of the ball

Fore (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being at or in the forward part or surface of something

    "cats have five fore toes but only four hind toes"

    similar: anterior, forward, front, frontal, frontward
    related: ventral
    opposite: aft, after, hind, hinder, hindmost, posterior, rear, rearward
    near: dorsal

Fore (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. earlier than

    "set out early with the hope of arriving fore the sunset"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), ahead of, before, ere, of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of
    related: till, until, up to
    opposite: after, following
    near: next, next to, since

  2. preceding in space

    "fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), ahead of, before, in advance of, in front of
    related: against
    opposite: after, following

Fore (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in before, frontward

    similar: before, frontward, ahead, along, forth, forward, forwards, on, onward
    opposite: back, backward, behind, rearward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fore:

Chiefly dialect: afore
anterior, forward, front, frontal, frontward, ahead of, before, ere, of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of, in front of, ahead, along, forth, forwards, on, onward

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fore

Words with the opposite meaning of Fore:

aft, after, hind, hinder, hindmost, posterior, rear, rearward, following, back, backward, behind

Related Words for Fore

ventral, till, until, up to, against

Near Antonyms of Fore

dorsal, next, next to, since

Origin & Etymology of Fore

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for

First known use: 1637

Words & Phrases Containing Fore

fore-, fore-and-aft, fore and aft, fore-and-after, fore-and-aft rig

Frequently Asked Questions about Fore

What does "Fore" mean?

"Fore" means something that occupies a front position. As an a noun, an adverb, an adjective, a preposition and an interjection, it is defined as: something that occupies a front position. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fore"?

Other words for "Fore" include anterior, forward, front, frontal, frontward, afore, ahead of and before. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fore"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fore". Common alternatives include anterior, forward, front, frontal, frontward, afore, ahead of, before, ere and of.

What is the opposite of "Fore"?

Antonyms of "Fore" include aft, after, hind, hinder, hindmost, posterior, rear and rearward. Near antonyms include dorsal, next, next to and since.

How do you use "Fore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fore" in a sentence: "cats have five fore toes but only four hind toes"; "set out early with the hope of arriving fore the sunset"; "fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins".

Is "Fore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fore" can be used as a noun, an adverb, an adjective, a preposition and an interjection, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fore"?

"Fore" is pronounced /ˈfȯr/.

What is the origin of the word "Fore"?

"Fore" comes from Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for. First known use: 1637.