The problem has come to the fore again.
Source: tatoeba (43767)
Fore
/fɔː/
Synonyms for "fore" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
aheadancientanteantecedentanterioranteriorityanticipatorybeforebeforehandbold frontbrave facebrave frontchiefci-devantdisplay
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (31)
Related words (53)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: forward, ahead, ahead, ancient, ante.
- Sentence evidence is available for fore, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fore".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fore"
Keep "fore" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fore" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fore", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fore" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriescomponentdirectional adjectiveexclamationfrontinterjectionlocative adverbpartspatial relation termtemporal adjectivetemporal adverbtime relation termvocable
More specific
14 entriesCollocations
20 entriesball warningbowfore and aftfore edgefore limbfore partfore wingforearmforecastleforedeckforefatherforefrontforegoneforeheadforemastforepart
Showing 16 of 20 words.
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
11 entriesAntonyms
2 entriessimilar
3 entriesTranslations
9 translations across 5 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- нос noun (front)
Dutch
1 entries- voorkant noun (front)
Finnish
2 entries- etuosa noun (front)
- keula noun (front)
Galician
2 entries- fronte noun (front)
- testa noun (front)
Russian
3 entries- нос noun (front)
- пе́ред noun (front)
- пере́дняя ча́сть noun (front)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
One of his bulls, fighting in defence of the herd, had killed a large wolf with his horns; and Dorcon threw this wolf's skin over his back, so that it completely covered him, and adjusted it in such a manner that the skins of the fore legs concealed his arms and hands, while those of the hind legs hung down to his very heels. The animal's head with its widely-extended jaws cased his own as completely as a soldier's helmet.
Source: tatoeba (6212481)
Mike entered the fore of the plane, but his seat was located in the final row at the aft of the plane.
Source: tatoeba (8466153)
Starboard is the right-hand side of a ship as seen from aft to fore. The left-hand side is port.
Source: tatoeba (10329949)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fore"?
Closest matches include forward, ahead, ahead, ancient, ante.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fore"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.