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foray

noun verb

an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

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Word length
5
Starts with
F
Ends with
Y
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ

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noun

  1. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

    “scientists' forays into politics”

noun

  1. a sudden short attack

verb

  1. briefly enter enemy territory

verb

  1. steal goods; take as spoils

    “During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”

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scientists' forays into politics
During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners

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