foreright

1 of 3

adverb

fore·​right
ˈfōrˌrīt
now dialectal, England
: straight ahead : directly forward

foreright

2 of 3

adjective

"
1
dialectal, England : going straight ahead : straightforward, direct
the foreright path
2
dialectal : headstrong, obstinate

foreright

3 of 3

preposition

"
dialectal, England
: directly opposite : across from

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from fore- + right (adverb)

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“Foreright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreright. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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