AFORE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

afore 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈfȯr

Definition of afore

chiefly dialect

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time some young boys raced afore to tell onlookers that the parade was about to kick off

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Relevance

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afore

2 of 2

preposition

ə-ˈfȯr

chiefly dialect

as in before

earlier than my father, his father, and even his father afore him farmed this land

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as in against

preceding in space a majestic sailing ship going full speed afore the wind

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Adverb

Releases in North America and other markets are expected in the months ahead.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Sunday’s 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of ahead

Preposition

The button placement is great for beginners and allows new users to start straight away before moving up to more advanced shooting.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Harvey has worked in the sport for more than three decades, with stops at Bradford City, Leeds and the EFL before becoming a director at Wrexham in 2023.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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