Definition of fore
(Entry 1 of 6)
: something that occupies a front position
to the fore
: in or into a position of prominence : forward
fore
adverbDefinition of fore (Entry 2 of 6)
1
: in, toward, or near the front : forward
The plane's exits are located fore and aft.
2
obsolete
: at an earlier time or period
fore
adjectiveDefinition of fore (Entry 3 of 6)
fore
preposition
variants:
or less commonly 'fore
Definition of fore (Entry 4 of 6)
1
: in the presence of
fore
interjectionDefinition of fore (Entry 5 of 6)
—used by a golfer to warn anyone within range of the probable line of flight of the ball
fore-
combining formDefinition of fore- (Entry 6 of 6)
1a
: earlier : beforehand
foresee
b
: occurring earlier : occurring beforehand
foreshock
2a
: situated at the front : in front
foreleg
b
: front part of (something specified)
forearm
c
: foremast
foretop
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The first known use of fore was before the 12th century
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