fore

adverb3

1. •
   In the part that precedes or goes first; opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.
2. •
   In or towards the bows of a ship.
3. •
   (no longer used) Formerly; previously; afore.

   • The eyes, fore duteous, now converted are. — 1609

adjective2

1. •
   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
2. •
   (no longer used) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.

noun2

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
2. •
   The front part of a vessel.

exclamation1

1. •
   An exclamation yelled to inform players a ball is moving in their direction.

noun[plural only]1

1. •
   A people of Papua New Guinea.