How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"afore" is from "onforan" (before) spoken by people in England during 450-1100 A.D.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
aforesaid
aforenamed
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "before" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Meet the aforementioned Mr. Smith. |
| Now they can jump right in without aforethought. |