FORE

noun

1. The front; the forward part of something; the foreground.

adjective

1. Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous.
2. Forward; situated towards the front (of something).

adverb

1. In the part that precedes or goes first; opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.
2. Formerly; previously; afore.
3. In or towards the bows of a ship.