Fore

/fɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The front part of something.

The fore of the airplane was damaged in the incident.

A part or position at the front.

He stood at the fore of the crowd, ready to speak.

verb

To warn or alert, especially in a nautical context; often used in the phrase 'forewarn' or 'forecastle.'

The sailor shouted 'fore!' to alert the crew about the approaching storm.

adverb

In front of or at the head of.

The fore part of the ship was heavily decorated.

Toward the front; in the front part.

She sat fore in the car, next to the driver.

Middle English 'fore', from Old English 'foran', meaning 'before, in front of'.

foregone conclusion

An outcome that is obvious or certain.

forearm

The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

forehead

The part of the face above the eyebrows.

forefront

The leading or most important position.

foresee

To anticipate or predict something in the future.

forewarn

To warn someone about a future possible danger.

A term used among golfers to alert others.

He yelled 'fore!' as his ball veered off course.