adj
Uncommon
fore
faw
Fore (adj) means Situated at or toward the front. Example: “The fore section of the ship houses the crew's quarters.”
adj
1
Situated at or toward the front.
"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."
— The Photographic Journal (1921)
"The fore section of the ship houses the crew's quarters."
intj
1
A warning shout in golf to alert people that a ball is heading their way.
"He yelled "Fore!" as the ball sliced toward the next fairway."
How to use fore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelates to the front of something, or (in golf) a shouted warning.
Common pairings
fore and aft
shout fore
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- Superlative
- foremost
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Etymology
A shortened form of the prefix fore-, meaning "before" or "in front."
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Rhymes for fore
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What does “fore” mean?
The word “fore” means situated at or toward the front. In plain terms, relates to the front of something, or (in golf) a shouted warning.
How do you pronounce “fore”?
“Fore” is pronounced faw (/fɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fore” in a sentence?
Here is “fore” used in a sentence: “The fore section of the ship houses the crew's quarters.”
What is the opposite of “fore”?
The opposite of “fore” — its antonyms — are latter and aft.
What part of speech is “fore”?
Depending on how it is used, “fore” can be an adjective and an intj.
Is “fore” a common word?
“Fore” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fore” have?
“Fore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: situated at or toward the front.
