Fore- Prefix Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'forecast' mean?

Saying what will happen in the future

What does the word 'foreshadow' mean?

A hint of future events

What does the word 'foresee' mean?

To see or know ahead of time

What does the word 'foretell' mean?

Tell before it happens Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'foresight' mean?

Full of force; powerful Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'forewarn' mean?

To warn before something happens Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'forefather' mean?

An ancestor that has lived before you from an earlier generation Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'forehead' refer to?

The part of the face above the eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'foreseeable' mean?

Being able to see before something happens Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'foreground' mean?

The area in a picture that appears closest to the viewer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary with the Prefix "Fore-"

Forecast: Refers to predicting or stating what will happen in the future, commonly used in weather and economic contexts.
Foreshadow: Indicates a clue or hint about future events, often used in literature and storytelling to build suspense or anticipation.
Foresee: Means to perceive or know an event before it occurs; highlights the ability to anticipate future occurrences or developments.
Foretell: Involves stating an event that will happen in advance; often associated with prophetic or divinatory contexts.
Foresight: Represents the ability to plan or prepare for future needs or events; associated with wisdom and strategic thinking.
Forewarn: To give advanced notice or warning about an impending event; critical in risk management and safety communications.
Forefather: Refers to an ancestor from an earlier generation, emphasizing lineage and historical heritage.
Forehead: The anatomical part of the face located above the eyes; often referenced in discussions about facial features and expressions.
Foreseeable: Describes events or outcomes that can be anticipated or predicted within a certain timeframe, emphasizing the element of predictability.
Foreground: The part of an image or scene that appears closest to the viewer; important in art and photography for compositional balance.

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Discover the meanings of words using the 'fore-' prefix with these flashcards. Each card provides a definition and helps you understand how to use these words in context. Enhance your vocabulary and foresee how these terms might be useful in your writing and communication.