fore
/fɔ:/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Situated at or toward the front, especially of a ship or aircraft: Describes a location that is nearer to the front or bow.
- Adverb:
- At, in, or toward the front part, especially of a ship or aircraft: Indicates movement or position toward the bow or forward section.
- Noun:
- The front part of a vessel or aircraft: Refers to the forward section itself.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The fore cabin is reserved for the crew. (The front cabin is reserved for the crew.)
- Check the fore hatch for any leaks. (Check the front hatch for any leaks.)
- Adverb:
- The crew moved fore to secure the lines. (The crew moved toward the bow to secure the lines.)
- He walked fore to get a better view. (He walked forward to get a better view.)
- Noun:
- The waves crashed against the fore of the ship. (The waves crashed against the front of the ship.)
- Damage was reported in the fore. (Damage was reported in the front section.)
Advanced Usage
- "to the fore": Into a prominent or leading position; available or ready.
- She came to the fore as a talented leader during the crisis. (She emerged into a prominent position as a talented leader during the crisis.)
- We have all necessary resources to the fore. (We have all necessary resources ready and available.)
Variants and Related Words
- Foremost (adj.): Most prominent in rank, importance, or position; first.
- Safety is our foremost concern. (Safety is our primary concern.)
- Forward (adv., adj.): Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling. (A more common synonym in general contexts.)
- Please move forward in the line. (Please move ahead in the line.)
Synonyms
- Front: The side or part of an object that faces forward.
- Forward: Toward the front.
- Bow: The front end of a ship (specific synonym for the noun form in nautical contexts).
Related Phrases
- Fore and aft: Running from the front (bow) to the back (stern) of a ship; covering the entire length.
- The deck was secured with fore and aft lines. (The deck was secured with lines running from the front to the back.)
- Fore!: An interjection shouted as a warning in golf when a ball is struck and may hit someone.
- He yelled "Fore!" as his ball veered toward another group. (He yelled the warning as his ball veered toward another group.)
Related Idioms
- Bring to the fore: To make something noticeable or prominent.
- The scandal brought issues of corruption to the fore. (The scandal made issues of corruption prominent.)
- Come to the fore: To become important or noticeable.
- His diplomatic skills came to the fore during the negotiations. (His diplomatic skills became prominent during the negotiations.)
Adjective
- situated at or toward the bow of a vessel
Adverb
- near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
- the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
Noun
- front part of a vessel or aircraft
- he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line