fore
gb/fˈɔɹ/ us/fˈɔɹ/
B2
Inglês
~ 27800
Aceções
0 aceções
interjection
B2
action
1
Golf shout to warn people
A loud word golfers shout to warn people that the ball may hit them.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] shouts "Fore!"
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
watch out (A general spoken warning, not specific to golf.)
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heads up (Informal warning phrase; used in many situations, not just golf.)
Antónimos
all clear (Signals that there is no danger, opposite of a warning.)
Colocações
shout "Fore!"
|yell "Fore!"
|call out "Fore!"
|cry "Fore!"
|hear someone yell "Fore!"
Temas
sports
|outdoors
|communication
Exemplos
- He sliced his drive toward the crowd and shouted, "Fore!" as loud as he could.
- As soon as she saw the ball flying off course, she yelled, "Fore!" to the players ahead.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The golfer hits the ball and shouts, "Fore!"
- When you play golf, say "Fore!" if the ball goes near people.
- 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!"
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
At or near the front part
At or near the front part of a ship, plane, or body.
Padrão de uso:
fore [noun]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
front (More general and widely used; not limited to technical or nautical use.)
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forward (Often similar in meaning but can also suggest direction, not just position.)
Antónimos
aft (Technical term for the rear part of a ship or aircraft.)
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hind (Used mainly for the back legs or parts of an animal.)
Colocações
fore deck
|fore cabin
|fore hatch
|fore part
|fore legs
|fore paws
Temas
transport
|science
|technology
|space
|transportation
|body
Exemplos
- We stored the ropes in the fore cabin, just below the bow.
- Passengers seated in the fore section of the aircraft felt the landing most strongly.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The crew works on the fore deck of the ship.
- He sits in the fore part of the plane.
- The dog hurt one of its fore legs.
- Water comes over the fore deck in bad weather.
- They keep tools in the fore cabin.
adverb
technical
C2
relation
3
In or toward the front
In or toward the front part of a ship, plane, or body.
Padrão de uso:
move fore and [other direction]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
forward (More common adverb in general English; not restricted to technical or nautical contexts.)
Antónimos
aft (Refers specifically to the back part of a ship or aircraft.)
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backward (General opposite direction word; not limited to ships or planes.)
Colocações
fore and aft
|from fore to aft
|move fore
|shift fore
|lean fore
Temas
transport
|technology
|space
|transportation
|body
Exemplos
- The weight shifted fore during takeoff, affecting the aircraft’s balance.
- On this vessel the crew’s quarters are located fore, with cargo stored aft.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- People move fore when the captain gives the order.
- On the boat, heavy boxes should not be placed too far fore.
- 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.
Nome
technical
C2
entity
4
The front part of something
The front part of a ship, plane, car, or body.
Padrão de uso:
the fore of [something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
front (More general and common term; not limited to technical or nautical use.)
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bow (More specific noun for the very front of a ship.)
Antónimos
stern (The back part of a ship, opposite the fore.)
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rear (General word for the back part of something.)
Colocações
the fore of the ship
|the fore of the boat
|in the fore
|toward the fore
|from the fore to the stern
Temas
transport
|science
|space
|transportation
|body
Exemplos
- Most of the crew slept in the fore of the ship to be nearer the bow.
- Cargo was loaded mainly in the fore to keep the stern light.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The captain stands in the fore of the boat.
- We feel the most movement in the fore of the ship.
- 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.
prefix
B2
entity
5
Prefix meaning before or in front
A word part at the start of some words that means ‘before’ or ‘front’, like in ‘forecast’ or ‘forehead’.
Erro comum:
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).
Sinónimos
pre- (A more common Latin-based prefix meaning ‘before in time’; used in many formal and technical words.)
Antónimos
post- (Prefix meaning ‘after in time’, opposite to ‘fore-’ in time-related uses.)
Temas
education
|communication
Exemplos
- The prefix "fore-" in "forecast" shows that the weather is being predicted before it happens.
- "Forehead" uses the prefix "fore-" because it is the front part of your head.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The prefix "fore-" in "foresee" means to see before.
- In the word "forecast," the part "fore-" means before.
- "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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
fore
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹ/
US/fˈɔɹ/
Sílabas e acento
fore (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fore)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: fore
Noun
- Base: fore
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.