fore

• Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'vor' oder 'vorn', das in älterer englischer Sprache verwendet wurde, besonders in nautischem Kontext (z. B. 'fore and aft'). Als selbstständiges Adverb weitgehend außer Gebrauch, erhalten vor allem in Zusammensetzungen und festen Wendungen.

An archaic adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front,' used in older English, especially in nautical contexts (e.g., 'fore and aft'). It is now largely obsolete as an independent adverb, surviving mainly in compound words and fixed phrases.

1. Forward positionC1formal

   Situated or placed in the front or forward part of something.

   Vorderposition

   • The captain ordered the crew to move fore.
   • The fore part of the ship was damaged in the storm.
   • He stood fore, watching the horizon.

   Synonymeaheadforwardfrontwardfrontwardsin front

   Antonymeaftbackbehind

2. Golf warningB2informal

   A warning cry shouted to alert people that a golf ball is heading their way.

   Golf-Warnruf

   • He yelled 'Fore!' as his ball veered toward the other players.
   • The golfer shouted 'Fore!' to warn the group ahead.
   • Always call 'Fore!' if your shot might hit someone.