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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