"fore" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /fɔː/ [UK], /fɔr/ [US] Audio: en-us-fore.ogg [US] Forms: fore [singular], [plural]
Head templates: {{noun4}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something comes to the fore, it becomes important or people notice it more.
    Sense id: simple-fore-en-noun-JKQBBDmG
  2. The fore of a ship, an aircraft, an animal, etc. is the front.
    Sense id: simple-fore-en-noun-dv5Yn4NQ

Preposition

IPA: /fɔː/ [UK], /fɔr/ [US] Audio: en-us-fore.ogg [US] Forms: fore
Head templates: {{preposition}} [POS TABLE]
  1. at, close to, or towards the front of a vehicle or animal. Synonyms: forward, front
    Sense id: simple-fore-en-prep-XG2Hx-0A
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          "text": "You'll find the plane's exits fore and aft."
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