anterior vs fore-end

anterior

adj
  • Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t. 

  • (of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem. 

  • Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. 

  • Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding. 

fore-end

noun
  • The forward-facing end of an object; front end. 

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