fore

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun front part of a vessel or aircraft
  2. adjective situated at or toward the bow of a vessel
  3. adverb near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

Etymology

A development of the prefix fore-.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bow, prow, stem

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