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fore Synonyms

Another word for fore

Choosing another word for fore depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The front part or a position of prominence and public attention (used chiefly in the phrase "to the fore").

Usage Example

"Issues of environmental sustainability have come to the forefront in recent municipal elections."

Strongest
forefront
front
Strong
vanguard
foreground
bow

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated or placed in front; toward the bow of a ship or the front of an aircraft or animal.

Usage Example

"The passengers gathered on the front deck to watch the ship enter the harbor."

Strongest
front
forward
Strong
anterior
leading

• adverb (Context 3)

In, near, or toward the bow of a ship or the front of an aircraft.

Usage Example

"The captain walked forward and aft to inspect the vessel before departure."

Strongest
forward
Strong
ahead

Opposites of fore

The opposite of fore shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

aft
hind
rear
astern
back
background
stern
posterior
See all opposites of fore

• Nearby Words

forcible
forcibly
ford
fore
forearm
forebear
forebode

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fore
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