The prefix, – fore, implies before (earlier), e.g., foresee, at the front (in front), e.g. foreleg, and the front part of something, e.g., forearm.
Words with the Prefix Fore-
Word | Definition |
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forearm | the part of the arm between the elbow and wrist |
forebear | ancestor, forefather |
foreboding | a feeling that something bad is about to happen |
forecast | to predict something in the future |
forecastle | the forward part of the upper deck of a ship |
forefather | ancestor, a person of an earlier period |
forefinger | index finger |
forefoot | one of the front feet of an animal with four feet |
forefront | the most important part or position |
forego | variant of forgo |
foregoing | going before; already mentioned |
foregone | previous, past |
foregone conclusion |
something felt to be sure to happen |
foreground | the part of a picture or scene that seems to be closest; in front of the person looking at it |
forehand | a stroke in sports, e.g., tennis, using a racket – the palm of the hand is turned in the direction in which the hand is moving (the racket is in front of your body) |
forehead | the part of the face above the eyes |
foreleg | a front leg of an animal |
forelimb | an arm, fin, wing or leg that is located towards the front of the body |
foreman | the leader of a group of workers |
foremast | the mast (long pole) nearest the bow (front) of the ship |
foremost | most important; first in time, place or order |
forenoon | morning |
forerunner | one that comes before especially as a sign of another coming |
foresee | to see or know about before hand |
foreshadow | to give a hint of beforehand |
foresight | the ability to see what will or might happen in the future |
forestall | to keep out, interfere with or prevent by steps taken in advance |
foretell | to tell of something before it happens |
forethought | careful planning or thinking for the future |
forewarn | to warn in advance |
foreword | preface |
Source: Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary
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