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Definition of forenext
as in front
being at or in the forward part or surface of something cats have five fore toes but only four hind toes

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fore

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preposition

variants also 'fore
chiefly dialect
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as in before
earlier than set out early with the hope of arriving fore the sunset

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2
as in against
preceding in space fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins

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fore

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adverb

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Recent Examples of fore
Adjective
Seeing the whole project laid out and discovering just how much African decolonization movements in the ’60s and beyond brought to the fore African filmmakers and filmmakers around the diaspora who were really stepping behind the camera for the first time and telling their stories. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 The museum is the latest of many US arts institutions whose employees have unionized in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, which brought to the fore issues such as pay disparity, job precarity, and a lack of insurance. News Desk, Artforum, 17 Jan. 2026 But that fore knowledge didn’t make the situation any easier on my nerves. Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025 And again, a lot of shortcomings came to the fore Sunday. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fore
Adjective
  • Put something that will serve as a visual cue that your child is with you, such a diaper bag, in the front seat.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Other opponents generally feel compelled to drop an extra player into the back line, forming a back five against Japan’s front five — as the Netherlands did, with Frenkie de Jong dropping in from midfield.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Preposition
  • Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
    Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Preposition
  • Under the bill, the 11-member state Board of Education would expand to 13, allowing for the Senate president pro tem and the Assembly speaker to appoint two more members.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

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“Fore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fore. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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