fore
gb/fˈɔɹ/ us/fˈɔɹ/
B2
English
~ 27800
fore!, elülső, előre, elöl, eleje, elülső rész, elő-
B2
1
fore!
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] shouts "Fore!"
He sliced his drive toward the crowd and shouted, "Fore!" as loud as he could.
Elrontotta a nyitóütését, a labda a tömeg felé szállt, ő pedig torkaszakadtából azt kiáltotta: „Fore!”
As soon as she saw the ball flying off course, she yelled, "Fore!" to the players ahead.
Amint látta, hogy a labda rossz irányba repül, azt kiáltotta az előtte lévő játékosoknak: „Fore!”
You must always call "Fore!" if your shot might hit someone on the golf course.
A sudden cry of "Fore!" made everyone near the green duck down.
The beginner forgot to shout "Fore!" when his ball flew toward the next fairway.
Learner examples
The golfer hits the ball and shouts, "Fore!"
A golfozó elüti a labdát, és azt kiáltja: „Fore!”
When you play golf, say "Fore!" if the ball goes near people.
Ha golfozol, azt kell mondanod, hogy „Fore!”, ha a labda emberek közelébe megy.
We heard someone yell, "Fore!" and we moved away.
He did not call "Fore!" when his ball went to the side.
People on the course duck when they hear "Fore!"
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse the sound of "fore" with the words "for" and "four." In golf, the warning word is always written "Fore!" with a capital F and usually an exclamation mark. Do not write *"four"* in this context.
Meaning
Golf shout to warn people
Collocations
shout "Fore!"
|yell "Fore!"
|call out "Fore!"
|cry "Fore!"
|hear someone yell "Fore!"
Synonyms
watch out (A general spoken warning, not specific to golf.)
|
heads up (Informal warning phrase; used in many situations, not just golf.)
Antonyms
all clear (Signals that there is no danger, opposite of a warning.)
Themes
sports
|outdoors
|communication
Definition
A loud word golfers shout to warn people that the ball may hit them.
An urgent shout used in golf to warn people that a ball may be heading toward them.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
elülső
B1
Usage pattern:
fore [noun]
We stored the ropes in the fore cabin, just below the bow.
A köteleket az elülső kabinban tároltuk, közvetlenül a hajóorr alatt.
Passengers seated in the fore section of the aircraft felt the landing most strongly.
A repülőgép elülső részében ülő utasok érezték a legerősebben a leszállást.
The horse stumbled on its fore leg and had to be checked by the vet.
The fore deck was soaked with spray as the ship cut through the waves.
Technicians inspected the fore fuselage for signs of metal fatigue.
Learner examples
The crew works on the fore deck of the ship.
A legénység a hajó elülső fedélzetén dolgozik.
He sits in the fore part of the plane.
A repülő elülső részében ül.
The dog hurt one of its fore legs.
Water comes over the fore deck in bad weather.
They keep tools in the fore cabin.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use "fore" like the normal adjective "front" in everyday contexts, for example *"the fore door"* instead of "the front door." "Fore" as an adjective is mainly used in technical areas like ships, planes, and animal bodies, not in ordinary daily objects.
Meaning
At or near the front part
Collocations
fore deck
|fore cabin
|fore hatch
|fore part
|fore legs
|fore paws
Synonyms
front (More general and widely used; not limited to technical or nautical use.)
|
forward (Often similar in meaning but can also suggest direction, not just position.)
Antonyms
aft (Technical term for the rear part of a ship or aircraft.)
|
hind (Used mainly for the back legs or parts of an animal.)
Themes
transport
|science
|technology
|space
|transportation
|body
Definition
At or near the front part of a ship, plane, or body.
Located at, in, or toward the front part of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or animal’s body.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
move fore and [other direction]
The weight shifted fore during takeoff, affecting the aircraft’s balance.
Felszállás közben a súly előre tolódott, ami befolyásolta a repülőgép egyensúlyát.
On this vessel the crew’s quarters are located fore, with cargo stored aft.
Ezen a hajón a legénységi szállás elöl van, a rakományt pedig hátul tárolják.
As the ship pitched, everyone standing fore had to hold the rail tightly.
The designer moved the mast slightly fore to improve performance.
Most of the vibration is felt fore, near the bow.
Learner examples
People move fore when the captain gives the order.
Az emberek előremennek, amikor a kapitány parancsot ad.
On the boat, heavy boxes should not be placed too far fore.
A hajón a nehéz dobozokat nem szabad túl elöl elhelyezni.
The cabin fore is very small.
We walk fore and then back again on the ship.
The noise is louder fore than in the middle.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "fore and aft" means "before and after" in time, but it actually means "at the front and at the back" of a ship or vehicle. "Fore" here is about physical position, not time.
Meaning
In or toward the front
Collocations
fore and aft
|from fore to aft
|move fore
|shift fore
|lean fore
Synonyms
forward (More common adverb in general English; not restricted to technical or nautical contexts.)
Antonyms
aft (Refers specifically to the back part of a ship or aircraft.)
|
backward (General opposite direction word; not limited to ships or planes.)
Themes
transport
|technology
|space
|transportation
|body
Definition
In or toward the front part of a ship, plane, or body.
In, at, or toward the front part of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or animal’s body.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
eleje
A2
elülső rész
B1
Usage pattern:
the fore of [something]
Most of the crew slept in the fore of the ship to be nearer the bow.
A legénység nagy része a hajó elejében aludt, hogy közelebb legyen az orrhoz.
Cargo was loaded mainly in the fore to keep the stern light.
A rakományt főleg a hajó elejébe rakták, hogy a tat könnyű maradjon.
There is noticeable vibration in the fore of the aircraft during landing.
The designer reinforced the fore of the hull to handle heavy seas.
Storm waves broke over the fore, drenching everyone on deck.
Learner examples
The captain stands in the fore of the boat.
A kapitány a csónak elejében áll.
We feel the most movement in the fore of the ship.
A hajó elejében érezzük a legerősebben a mozgást.
They store food in the fore of the small boat.
The fore of the plane is for business class.
The engine is in the fore of this old ship.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this technical noun in everyday contexts, for example *"the fore of the room"* instead of "the front of the room." In normal daily English, "front" is usually preferred.
Meaning
The front part of something
Collocations
the fore of the ship
|the fore of the boat
|in the fore
|toward the fore
|from the fore to the stern
Synonyms
front (More general and common term; not limited to technical or nautical use.)
|
bow (More specific noun for the very front of a ship.)
Antonyms
stern (The back part of a ship, opposite the fore.)
|
rear (General word for the back part of something.)
Themes
transport
|science
|space
|transportation
|body
Definition
The front part of a ship, plane, car, or body.
The front part or section of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or animal’s body.
B2
5
elő-
B2
The prefix "fore-" in "forecast" shows that the weather is being predicted before it happens.
A „forecast” szóban a „fore-” előtag azt jelzi, hogy az időjárást még azelőtt jósolják meg, hogy bekövetkezne.
"Forehead" uses the prefix "fore-" because it is the front part of your head.
A „forehead” szó azért használja a „fore-” előtagot, mert ez a fej elülső része.
Words like "foresee" and "foretell" both use "fore-" to show that something is known before it occurs.
In "foreground," the prefix "fore-" marks the part of a picture that is closest to the viewer.
English learners often notice that "fore-" usually has a meaning related to time or front position.
Learner examples
The prefix "fore-" in "foresee" means to see before.
A „foresee” szóban a „fore-” előtag azt jelenti, hogy valamit előre látunk.
In the word "forecast," the part "fore-" means before.
A „forecast” szóban a „fore-” rész jelentése: előtte, korábban.
"Forehead" has "fore-" because it is the front of the head.
The word "foreground" uses "fore-" to mean the front of a picture.
When you see "fore-" at the start of a word, think of time before or the front part.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up the prefixes "fore-" and "pre-." "Fore-" is more common in older, native English words and often has a clear idea of physical front (forehead, foreground) or direct time before (foretell), while "pre-" appears in many formal and borrowed words (preview, prewar).
Meaning
Prefix meaning before or in front
Synonyms
pre- (A more common Latin-based prefix meaning ‘before in time’; used in many formal and technical words.)
Antonyms
post- (Prefix meaning ‘after in time’, opposite to ‘fore-’ in time-related uses.)
Themes
education
|communication
Definition
A word part at the start of some words that means ‘before’ or ‘front’, like in ‘forecast’ or ‘forehead’.
A prefix meaning ‘before in time’ or ‘in front of’ that appears at the beginning of words such as ‘forecast’, ‘forehead’, and ‘foreground’.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fore
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹ/
US/fˈɔɹ/
Syllables & stress
fore (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fore)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fore
Noun
- Base: fore
Word family
Expressions
bring to the fore
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə ðə fˈɔɹ/
idiom
Make something prominent or visible
To make people notice something and see it as important.
Examples
- The report brought to the fore serious weaknesses in the education system.
- Social media has brought many hidden stories to the fore.
- The scandal brought to the fore questions about honesty in public life.
come to the fore
1/kˈʌm tə ðə fˈɔɹ/
idiom
Become important or noticeable
To become important, active, or easy for people to see and notice.
Examples
- New leaders have come to the fore in the movement for climate action.
- The problem of staff burnout came to the fore during the busy winter season.
- Several young players came to the fore after the coach changed the team’s tactics.
to the fore
1/tə ðə fˈɔɹ/
idiom
In a leading or visible position
In a place where people can see it clearly or where it is important and active.
Examples
- Environmental issues have come to the fore in recent elections.
- During the crisis, her leadership skills were very much to the fore.
- The pandemic brought public health systems to the fore of political debate.
fore and aft
1/fˈɔɹ ˈænd ˈæft/
fixed phrase
technical
At the front and back of a vessel
In or at both the front and the back parts of a ship, boat, or similar vehicle.
Examples
- Life jackets are stored fore and aft to make them easy to reach from any part of the boat.
- The storm shook the ship fore and aft all through the night.
- Crew members checked the railings fore and aft before setting out.
fore and aft
2/fˈɔɹ ˈænd ˈæft/
fixed phrase
technical
at front and back of a ship
At both the front and the back of a ship; sometimes, in a figurative way, in every part or area.
Examples
- The deck was scrubbed fore and aft before the ship entered port.
- The crew checked the vessel fore and aft for any signs of damage.
- Life jackets are stored fore and aft so passengers can reach them quickly.