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Synonyms of fore

5 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for fore is prow. Other synonyms of fore are bow and stem.

Synonyms and similar words for fore

nounThe front part of a vessel.

  • bowThe front of a boat or ship.
  • stemThe front part of a vessel.
  • forestem
  • prowThe front part of a vessel.
  • proreThe front part of a ship.

Opposite of fore

nounThe front part of a vessel.

  • sternThe rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
  • aft
  • poopThe rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “order”.

Meaning of fore

  1. adjective Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.
  2. adjective Forward; situated towards the front (of something).
  3. interjection An exclamation yelled to inform players a ball is moving in their direction.

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Questions about synonyms of fore

What is another word for fore?
Fore has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prow, bow and stem.
What is the opposite of fore?
The opposite of fore is stern. Other antonyms of fore are poop, latter and aft.
What does fore mean?
Fore means former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.

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