Synonyms of afore

afore 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈfȯr 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• ahead
• before
• already
• early
• previously
• beforehand
• antecedently
• now
• formerly
• preliminarily
• shortly
• anteriorly
• in advance
• first
• soon
• prematurely
• first off
• before long
• erelong
• presently
• a priori

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterwards
• afterward
• after
• subsequently
• next
• behind
• by and by

afore

2 of 2

preposition

ə-ˈfȯr 

chiefly dialect

1

as in before

earlier than

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• 'fore
• ere
• to
• of
• till
• previous to
• prior to
• until
• in advance of
• fore
• ahead of
• up to

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following
• since
• next
• next to

2

as in 'fore

preceding in space

a majestic sailing ship going full speed afore the wind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• 'fore
• against
• in front of
• in advance of
• fore
• ahead of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following