How Do You Spell FORAY?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːɹe͡ɪ] (IPA)

Foray is a noun that means a sudden and brief incursion into enemy territory. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈfɒreɪ/. It is spelled with the letter 'f' followed by 'o' pronounced with a short 'o' sound, then 'r' with a rolled 'r' sound, and 'a' pronounced with a long 'a' sound as in 'day'. Lastly, it ends with 'y' pronounced as 'ay'. The spelling of this word helps to accurately represent its sound and meaning in written communication.

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FORAY Meaning and Definition

  1. Foray can be defined as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to a quick, sudden, or brief invasion or raid into enemy territory or unknown areas. It is often associated with military or armed expeditions aimed at surprise attacks or gaining strategic advantages. In a more figurative sense, foray can also signify an attempt or venture into a new or unfamiliar activity, field, or territory. This implies an element of exploratory action characterized by a sense of risk or adventure.

    As a verb, foray denotes the act of making a sudden or brief assault or incursion, most commonly into enemy territory or unknown regions. It can be seen as a temporary intrusion or penetration into a specific area, typically undertaken with a specific objective or purpose in mind. Additionally, it can refer to a person's participation or engagement in an activity or sphere that is outside their usual realm or comfort zone. This usage implies a bold or daring step taken to experience or try something new or different.

    Overall, foray captures the essence of exploration, audacity, and risk-taking behavior, whether in a literal or figurative sense. It conveys the idea of venturing into uncharted territories, be it in a military context or in personal endeavors, with the goal of achieving new experiences or goals.

  2. A sudden incursion into a country in a hostile manner, as in border warfare.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FORAY

The word "foray" originated from the Old French word "forrier" which means "to ravage" or "to pillage". It was derived from the Medieval Latin word "forare" meaning "to plunder" or "to rape". This Latin word, in turn, came from the Frankish word "forray" or "forrer", which meant "pillage" or "looting". The term entered the English language in the 14th century and initially referred to a raid or incursion made by troops or a plundering expedition. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any sudden or brief invasion into a new territory or field of activity.

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Plural form of FORAY is FORAYS

Conjugate verb Foray

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forayed
you would have forayed
he/she/it would have forayed
we would have forayed
they would have forayed
I would have foray
you would have foray
he/she/it would have foray
we would have foray
they would have foray

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been foraying
you would have been foraying
he/she/it would have been foraying
we would have been foraying
they would have been foraying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would foray
you would foray
he/she/it would foray
we would foray
they would foray

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be foraying
you would be foraying
he/she/it would be foraying
we would be foraying
they would be foraying

FUTURE

I will foray
you will foray
he/she/it will foray
we will foray
they will foray

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be foraying
you will be foraying
he/she/it will be foraying
we will be foraying
they will be foraying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have forayed
you will have forayed
he/she/it will have forayed
we will have forayed
they will have forayed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been foraying
you will have been foraying
he/she/it will have been foraying
we will have been foraying
they will have been foraying

IMPERATIVE

you foray
we let´s foray

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to foray

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was foraying
you were foraying
he/she/it was foraying
we were foraying
they were foraying

PAST PARTICIPLE

forayed

PAST PERFECT

I had forayed
you had forayed
he/she/it had forayed
we had forayed
they had forayed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been foraying
you had been foraying
he/she/it had been foraying
we had been foraying
they had been foraying

PRESENT

I foray
you foray
he/she/it forays
we foray
they foray

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am foraying
you are foraying
he/she/it is foraying
we are foraying
they are foraying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

foraying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have forayed
you have forayed
he/she/it has forayed
we have forayed
they have forayed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been foraying
you have been foraying
he/she/it has been foraying
we have been foraying
they have been foraying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it foray

SIMPLE PAST

I forayed
you forayed
he/she/it forayed
we forayed
they forayed

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