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fore
adverb
UK:
/fɔː/
US:
/fɔːr/
At or towards the front.
He stepped fore to get a better view.
The ship moved fore, cutting through the ocean waves with ease.
fore
noun
The front part of something, especially a ship.
The crew went fore to adjust the sails.
Heavy waves crashed against the fore of the ship during the storm.
fore
adjective
To be in the front or ahead of something.
Our team is fore in the standings.
The innovative company is fore in developing new technologies.
fore
interjection
To warn someone on a golf course that a ball is coming towards them.
I yelled 'fore' after my bad shot.
The golfer shouted 'fore' loudly to alert other players down the fairway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "fore" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "fore" is
/fɔː/
in British English and
/fɔːr/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
How to use "fore" in sentences?
Example usage of "fore": "He stepped fore to get a better view.". More examples on the page.