* Clipping: This is a common process where a word is shortened, often by removing the beginning or end. Examples include:
* "Prof" from "Professor"
* "Lab" from "Laboratory"
* "Gym" from "Gymnasium"
* Prefixing: This involves adding a prefix to the beginning of a word, often to change its meaning or grammatical function. Examples include:
* "Foretell" (adding "fore" to "tell")
* "Forewarn" (adding "fore" to "warn")
* "Foremost" (adding "fore" to "most")
Possible Misunderstanding:
Perhaps you are referring to words that are used to describe something that comes before something else in time or order. If so, "fore-" might not be the correct term. Words like "pre-", "ante-", "prior", and "pro-" are often used to indicate something happening before.
Please provide more context or examples if you're looking for specific words.