“For” or “Fore” or “Four”

Overview

for / fore / four are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

for: NA

fore: (adjective) situated at or toward the bow of a vessel. (adverb) near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane.

four: (noun) the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one. (adjective) being one more than three.

Pronunciation

for: f·AO·r

fore: f·AO·r

four: f·AO·r

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