fore-

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɔː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /fɔr/

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• Homophone: four

Prefix

Prefix fore-

1. Fore- is added to verbs to denote something that is in front or before it is done.

   foreplay

2. Fore- is added to nouns to denote something that is situated in front of.

   foreground