bow vs fore

bow and fore both are nouns.

bow is not an adjective while fore is an adjective.

bow is a verb but fore is not a verb.

bow is not an adverb while fore is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bow	Yes	No	Yes	No
fore	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, bow and fore are synonyms defined as:

bow and fore: front part of a vessel or aircraft

Other synonyms of bow include prow, stem.

bow (noun)	fore (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments	front part of a vessel or aircraft
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
something curved in shape
front part of a vessel or aircraft
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

bow (adjective)	fore (adjective)
	situated at or toward the bow of a vessel

bow (verb)	fore (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
yield to another's wish or opinion
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
play on a stringed instrument with a bow

bow (adverb)	fore (adverb)
	near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

Difference between bow and fore

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