Forefront: meaning, definitions and examples

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forefront

[ ˈfɔːrˌfrʌnt ]

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at the

The foremost part or position in a trend or movement.

Synonyms

leading edge, vanguard

Examples of usage

At the forefront of technological innovation.
She is at the forefront of the fight for equality.

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in the

The leading or most important position or place.

Synonyms

fore, front line

Examples of usage

He is in the forefront of the battle against climate change.
The company is in the forefront of the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "forefront" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vanguarda

🇮🇳 अग्रणी

🇩🇪 Vordergrund

🇮🇩 garis depan

🇺🇦 передовий край

🇵🇱 czołówka

🇯🇵 最前線

🇫🇷 avant-garde

🇪🇸 vanguardia

🇹🇷 ön sıra

🇰🇷 최전선

🇸🇦 طليعة

🇨🇿 přední linie

🇸🇰 predná línia

🇨🇳 前沿

🇸🇮 prva linija

🇮🇸 fremsta röð

🇰🇿 алдыңғы шеп

🇬🇪 წინა ხაზი

🇦🇿 ön cəbhə

🇲🇽 vanguardia

Word origin

The word "forefront" originated in the early 16th century from the combination of "fore" (front) and "front." It has been used to describe the leading position or trend in various contexts throughout history.

See also: front, frontage, frontier, frontline, frontmost.