Fore: meaning, definitions and examples

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fore

 

[ fษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

In finance, a fore is a specified amount of money that must be paid upfront before a transaction is completed. It is often used in the context of futures contracts in the commodities market.

Examples of usage

  • The trader had to put up a sizable fore to secure the futures contract.
  • The fore was paid to guarantee delivery of the goods at a later date.
Context #2 | Noun

golf

In golf, the fore is a warning shout given by a player to indicate that a golf ball is heading towards other players or spectators.

Examples of usage

  • The golfer yelled 'Fore!' as his ball veered off course towards the crowd.
  • It's important to always pay attention to shouts of 'Fore' on the golf course to avoid injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "fore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‰เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fore

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fore

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fore

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๆ–น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fore

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fore

Etymology

The word 'fore' has an interesting history, originating from Old English 'fore,' which means 'before' or 'in front of.' Its usage in finance and golf reflects its original meaning of something that comes before or precedes. Over time, 'fore' has evolved to have specific meanings in different fields, highlighting its versatility and adaptability in language.

See also: for.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,701 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.