Pronunciation: /fɔːr/

Definitions of fore

noun the front part of something, especially a ship

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a squirrel in the forest.

A2 The fore of the ship was damaged in the storm.

B1 The fore of the car was dented in the accident.

B2 The fore of the house had a beautiful garden.

C1 The fore of the company was focused on innovation.

C2 The fore of the country's economy was in jeopardy.

adjective situated or placed in front

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a forewarning sign on the road.

A2 The foreknowledge of the storm helped us prepare.

B1 The foreboding feeling in the air made me uneasy.

B2 The forethought he put into the project paid off in the end.

C1 His foresight in investing in the company early on led to great success.

C2 The foregone conclusion was that they would win the championship.

Examples of fore in a Sentence

formal The fore part of the ship is where the crew members work.

informal I'll meet you at the fore of the building.

slang Let's hang out at the fore of the park later.

figurative The fore of the argument was presented by the opposition.

Grammatical Forms of fore

past tense

foretold

plural

fores

comparative

further

superlative

foremost

present tense

foresee

future tense

will foretell

perfect tense

have foreseen

continuous tense

is foreseeing

singular

fore

positive degree

foremost

infinitive

to foresee

gerund

foreseeing

participle

foreseen

Origin and Evolution of fore

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'fore' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'fore', meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fore' has retained its original meaning of 'before' or 'in front of', but has also come to be used in various contexts such as in sports (fore! in golf) and nautical terms (forecastle).