fore-
fore-
a prefix meaning “before” (in space, time, condition, etc.), “front,” “superior,” etc.: forehead; forecastle; forecast; foretell; foreman.
Origin:
combining form representing Middle English, Old English for(e)
combining form representing Middle English, Old English for(e)
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| fore- | |
| —prefix | |
| 1. | before in time or rank: foresight; forefather; foreman |
| 2. | at or near the front; before in place: forehead; forecourt |
| [Old English, from fore (adv)] | |
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