fore
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adverb \ˈfȯr\Definition of FORE
1
obsolete : at an earlier time or period
2
: in, toward, or near the front : forward
See Examples of FORE
- The plane's exits are located fore and aft.
Origin of FORE
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for
First Known Use: before 12th century
2fore
prepositionDefinition of FORE
1
chiefly dialect : before
2
: in the presence of
Variants of FORE
fore also 'fore
Examples of FORE
- <fore the baby's arrival, the young couple had been able to cope with their problems>
- <fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins>
First Known Use of FORE
before 12th century
3fore
adjectiveDefinition of FORE
1
: situated in front of something else : forward
2
: prior in order of occurrence : former
Examples of FORE
- the fore and aft cabins
- <cats have five fore toes but only four hind toes>
Origin of FORE
fore-
First Known Use: 15th century
4fore
nounDefinition of FORE
: something that occupies a front position
— to the fore
: in or into a position of prominence : forward
First Known Use of FORE
1637
5fore
interjectionDefinition of FORE
—used by a golfer to warn anyone within range of the probable line of flight of the ball
Origin of FORE
probably short for before
First Known Use: circa 1878
fore
adjective \ˈfō(ə)r, ˈfȯ(ə)r\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FORE
: situated in front of something else
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