Prefixes Fore
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 |
|---|---|
| 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