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fore- combining form

fore-

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Britannica Dictionary definition of FORE-

1

: earlier

foresee

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2

a : located at the front

the dog's foreleg

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b : front or lower part of (something specified)

She bruised her forearm.

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: located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something

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