afore- root words — words with the afore- root

The root afore- comes from Old English foran, meaning in front. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including pinafore. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the afore- root

Explore words with afore- — words containing the afore- root and sharing its sense of "in front". Examples include pinafore. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does afore- mean?

The afore- root means in front, from Old English foran. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.