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
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