fore

preposition, chiefly dialect

Synonyms and Antonyms of FORE

earlier than <fore the baby's arrival, the young couple had been able to cope with their problems>

Synonyms afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, ere, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect], of, previous to, prior to, to

Related Words till, until, up to

Near Antonyms next, next to, since

Antonyms after, following

preceding in space <fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins>

Synonyms afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect]

Related Words against

Antonyms after, following

fore also 'fore

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