First Known Use: before 12th century
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1fore
adverb \ˈfȯr\
: toward or at the front part of a boat, ship, or airplane
Full Definition of FORE
1
obsolete : at an earlier time or period
2
: in, toward, or near the front : forward
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Origin of FORE
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English for
2fore
preposition
Definition of FORE
1
chiefly dialect : before
2
: in the presence of
Variants of FORE
fore also 'fore
First Known Use of FORE
before 12th century
3fore
adjective
: located at the front of a boat, ship, or airplane
Full Definition of FORE
1
: situated in front of something else : forward
2
: prior in order of occurrence : former
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Origin of FORE
fore-
First Known Use: 15th century
4fore
noun
Definition of FORE
: something that occupies a front position
— to the fore
: in or into a position of prominence : forward
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First Known Use of FORE
1637
5fore
interjection
Definition 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 Defined for Kids
1fore
adverb \ˈfȯr\
Definition of FORE for Kids
: in or toward the front <The plane's exits are located fore and aft.>
2fore
adjective
Definition of FORE for Kids
: being or coming before in time, place, or order <the ship's fore hold>
3fore
noun
Definition of FORE for Kids
: 1front 1 <the ship's fore>
4fore
interjection
Definition of FORE for Kids
—used by a golfer to warn someone within range of a hit ball
Medical Dictionary
fore
adjective \ˈfō(ə)r, ˈfȯ(ə)r\
Medical Definition of FORE
: situated in front of something else
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