1. (v. i.) Journey; way; method of proceeding.

2. (adv.) In the part that precedes or goes first; -- opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.

3. (adv.) Formerly; previously; afore.

4. (adv.) In or towards the bows of a ship.

5. (adv.) Advanced, as compared with something else; toward the front; being or coming first, in time, place, order, or importance; preceding; anterior; antecedent; earlier; forward; -- opposed to back or behind; as, the fore part of a garment; the fore part of the day; the fore and of a wagon.

6. (n.) The front; hence, that which is in front; the future.

7. (prep.) Before; -- sometimes written 'fore as if a contraction of afore or before.

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