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   Front

   /frənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something: "a page at the front of the book had been torn out" Similar forepartforeforemost partanteriorforefrontnoseheadbowprowforegroundnearest partclosest partinformal:sharp endrare:fore-endOpposite rearback
   • ▪ the position directly ahead of someone or something; the most forward position or place: "she quickly turned her head to face the front" Similar forepartforeforemost partanteriorforefrontnoseheadbowprowforegroundnearest partclosest partinformal:sharp endrare:fore-endOpposite rearback
   • ▪ the forward-facing part of a person's body, on the opposite side to their back: "she rolled over onto her front"
   • ▪ the part of a garment covering a person's front: "oatmeal slopped from the tray onto his shirt front"
   • ▪ a woman's bust or cleavage: informal "get your eyes off my front, meathead"
   • ▪ any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance: "the west front of the Cathedral" Similar frontagefacefacingfacadewindow
   • ▪ short for seafront or waterfront British
   • 2. the foremost line or part of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached and where the enemy is or may be engaged: "his regiment was immediately sent to the front" Similar front linevanguardvanfirst linefiring linebattlefieldbattlegroundfield of battlecombat zonetrencheshistorical:lists
   • ▪ the direction toward which a line of troops faces when formed.
   • ▪ a particular formation of troops for battle: "the Spartans preserving an even and unbroken front"
   • ▪ a particular situation or sphere of operation: "there was some good news on the jobs front"
   • ▪ an organized political group: "the Palestinian Liberation Front"
   • ▪ the forward edge of an advancing mass of air.
   • 3. an appearance or form of behavior assumed by a person to conceal their genuine feelings: "she put on a brave front" Similar appearancelookexpressionfacemanneraircountenancedemeanorbearingpostureposemienaspectexteriorveneer(outward) showfalse displayactpretenseaffectation
   • ▪ a person or organization serving as a cover for subversive or illegal activities: "the CIA identified the company as a front for a terrorist group" Similar covercover-uppretextfalse frontblinddisguisefacademaskcloakscreensmokescreencamouflage
   • ▪ a well-known or prestigious person who acts as a representative, rather than an active member, of an organization.
   • 4. boldness and confidence of manner: "he's got a bit of talent and a lot of front" Similar self-confidenceboldnessforwardnessaudacityaudaciousnesstemeritybrazennesspresumptionpresumptuousnessrashnessdaringinformal:cockinesspushinessnervefaceneckbrass neckarchaic:assumptionOpposite shyness
   • 5. a person's face or forehead. archaic

   adjective

   • 1. of or at the front: "the front cover of the magazine" Similar at the frontforemostleadingleadfirstforemostin first placeOpposite backlast
   • 2. (of a vowel sound) formed by raising the tongue, excluding the blade and tip, toward the hard palate.

   verb

   • 1. (of a building or piece of land) have the front facing or directed toward: "the houses that front Beacon Street"
   • ▪ be or stand in front of: "they reached the hedge fronting the garden"
   • 2. provide (something) with a front or facing of a particular type or material: "a metal box fronted by an alloy panel"
   • 3. lead or be the most prominent member in (an organization, activity, or group of musicians): "the group is fronted by two girl singers"
   • ▪ present or host (a television or radio program): "she is set to front a new BBC show"
   • 4. act as a front or cover for someone or something acting illegally or wishing to conceal something: "he fronted for them in illegal property deals"
   • ▪ adopt a particular expression or form of behavior to conceal one's genuine feelings: informal US "I can't front, I never really listened to much of his music"
   • ▪ stand face to face with; confront: archaic Australian, New Zealand "Tom fronted him with unwavering eyes"
   • 5. articulate (a vowel sound) with the tongue further forward: "all speakers use raised and fronted variants more in spontaneous speech"
   • 6. place (a sentence element) at the beginning of a sentence instead of in its usual position, for emphasis or as a feature of some dialects, as in horrible it was.

   exclamation

   • 1. used to summon someone to the front or to command them to assume a forward-facing position, as in calling a bellhop to the front desk or giving orders to troops on parade: "scouts, front and center!"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the forehead): from Old French front (noun), fronter (verb), from Latin frons, front- ‘forehead, front’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. frontless adjective
   • 2. fronting noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   that part or side that is forward, prominent, or most often seen or used. a position or place directly before or ahead: a fountain stood at the front of the building. the beginning, opening, or first part: the front of the book. the position of leadership; forefront; vanguard: in the front of scientific knowledge.

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   Definition of front adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Apr 9, 2024 · front (third-person singular simple present fronts, present participle fronting, simple past and past participle fronted) ( intransitive, dated) To face ( on, to ); to be pointed in a given direction. ( transitive) To face, be opposite to. ( transitive) To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront .

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › frontfront definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. uk / frʌnt/ the front. Add to word list. A2. the side of something that faces forward: Write the address on the front of the envelope. the front. A2. the part of something that is furthest forward: He was standing right at the front. in front of something. A2. close to the front part of something: He parked the car in front of the house.

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   noun. us / frʌnt/ the front. Add to word list. A2. the side of something that faces forward: Write the address on the front of the envelope. the front. A2. the part of something that is farthest forward: He was standing right at the front. in front of something. A2. close to the front part of something: He parked the car in front of the house.

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   pronunciation: fruhnt. parts of speech: noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb. phrases: in front of. features: Word Combinations ( noun, adjective) The meaning of front. Definition of front. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › frontFRONT in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for FRONT

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   FRONT in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for FRONT. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. face. cover. forward. forefront. head. fore. facade. first. show. leading. vanguard. before. lead. front line. facing. look. pretense. anterior. disguise. mask. blind. ahead. veneer. breast. frontal. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related.