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front

 

[ frʌnt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of a building

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.

Synonyms

facade, fore, forepart

Examples of usage

  • The front of the house was painted blue.
  • He stood at the front of the line.
Context #2 | Noun

military

The foremost part or surface of something; the military line or position nearest the enemy.

Synonyms

forefront, frontline, vanguard

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers advanced to the front.
  • The general led from the front.
Context #3 | Verb

be in front

To be in front; to lead or be ahead of someone or something.

Synonyms

lead, outstrip, precede

Examples of usage

  • She always likes to front in the race.
  • The team fronted throughout the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "front" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frente

🇮🇳 सामने

🇩🇪 Vorderseite

🇮🇩 depan

🇺🇦 перед

🇵🇱 przód

🇯🇵 前

🇫🇷 devant

🇪🇸 frente

🇹🇷 ön

🇰🇷 앞

🇸🇦 أمام

🇨🇿 přední

🇸🇰 predná strana

🇨🇳 前面

🇸🇮 spredaj

🇮🇸 framhlið

🇰🇿 алдыңғы

🇬🇪 წინა

🇦🇿 ön

🇲🇽 frente

Etymology

The word 'front' originated from the Old French word 'front', meaning 'forehead, front', which came from the Latin word 'frontem', meaning 'forehead, front, facade, forepart'. The use of 'front' to refer to the foremost part of something dates back to the 14th century. In military terms, 'front' has been used to describe the military line nearest the enemy since the 17th century.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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