fore

Etymology

A development of the prefix fore-.

adj

1. (obsolete) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.
   the fore part of the day
2. Forward; situated towards the front (of something).
   The fore end of the tape is drawn out, and when the indicator points to this number the end is firmly fixed to the front of the camera. 1921, The Photographic Journal, page 8
   Crystal vases with crimson roses and golden-brown asters were set here and there in the fore part of the shop […] 1969, Vladimir Nabokov, Ada or Ardor, Penguin, published 2011, page 23

intj

1. (golf) An exclamation yelled to inform players a ball is moving in their direction.

noun

1. The front; the forward part of something; the foreground.
   People face a dilemma whenever they bring to the fore an understanding that appears inadequate in the light of the other beliefs they bring to bear on it. 2002, Mark Bevir, The Logic of the History of Ideas

adv

1. In the part that precedes or goes first; opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.
2. (obsolete) Formerly; previously; afore.
3. (nautical) In or towards the bows of a ship.