fore
1situated at or toward the front, as compared with something else.
previous; earlier: cities that existed in a fore time.
Nautical.
of or relating to a foremast.
noting a sail, yard, boom, etc., or any rigging belonging to a fore lower mast or to some upper mast of a foremast.
noting any stay running aft and upward to the head of a fore lower mast or to some specified upper mast of a foremast: fore topmast stay.
situated at or toward the bow of a vessel; forward.
the forepart of anything; front.
the fore, Nautical. the foremast.
Also 'fore .Informal. before.
Idioms about fore
Origin of fore
1Words that may be confused with fore
Other definitions for fore (2 of 3)
(used as a cry of warning to persons on a course who are in danger of being struck by the ball.)
Origin of fore
2Other definitions for fore- (3 of 3)
a prefix meaning “before” (in space, time, condition, etc.), “front,” “superior,” etc.: forehead; forecastle; forecast; foretell; foreman.
Origin of fore-
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How to use fore in a sentence
Since then, the rising gap between the rich and middle- and lower-income families has risen to the fore.
In talking to experts in the field, only a few women immediately came to the fore.
Science-Fiction TV Finds a New Muse: Feminism | David Levesley | November 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUsually, though, old-fashioned Liberalism is very much at the fore in Puck.
The Magazine That Made—and Unmade—Politicians | Anthony Haden-Guest | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe fore and aft have beautiful decks carved into them, and windows from various rooms too: it looks like a floating Apple device.
The World's Most Beautiful Boat—Yours for Half a Billion Dollars | Tim Teeman | October 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut this is the sort of mentality that comes to the fore in a bubble.
His drill-like nose, his powerful fore-legs and big, strong feet all served to make him the fastest digger in Pleasant Valley.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyIf we hustle right smart we can get a pen done 'fore dark, let alone gettin' them cattle into a shed.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondWith what honest pride did John Smith, the best farmer of them all, step to the fore and assign to each man his place!
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondWith his head between his fore-paws and one eye closed, he watches the tiny tongue of flame licking up the last coal.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydThe pustule on the fore finger shews the disease in an earlier stage.
An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae | Edward Jenner
British Dictionary definitions for fore (1 of 3)
/ (fɔː) /
(usually in combination) located at, in, or towards the front: the forelegs of a horse
the front part
something located at, in, or towards the front
short for foremast
fore and aft located at or directed towards both ends of a vessel: a fore-and-aft rig
to the fore
to or into the front or conspicuous position
Scot and Irish alive or active: is your grandfather still to the fore?
at or towards a ship's bow
obsolete before
a less common word for before
Origin of fore
1British Dictionary definitions for fore (2 of 3)
/ (fɔː) /
(in golf) a warning shout made by a player about to make a shot
Origin of fore
2British Dictionary definitions for fore- (3 of 3)
before in time or rank: foresight; forefather; foreman
at or near the front; before in place: forehead; forecourt
Origin of fore-
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Other Idioms and Phrases with fore
In addition to the idioms beginning with fore
- fore and aft
also see:
- to the fore
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