front
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/frʌnt/
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/frʌnt/
noun
A1
the forward-facing part of something
The front of the house has a big window.
A1
the direction straight ahead
Look to the front and keep walking.
A1
the most forward part
I like sitting in the front of the bus.
B1
the front of a person's body
I got water on my front when I washed my hands.
R
the main side of a large building
The west front of the church is very old.
R
land along the edge of water
We walked along the sea front at sunset.
R
where fighting happens in a war
Soldiers were sent to the front during the war.
R
a particular area of work or life
There is good news on the education front.
R
false behavior to hide true feelings
His confidence is just a front for his fear.
R
a cover for illegal activity
The restaurant was a front for illegal gambling.
R
name for some political groups
The People's Front organized the protest.
R
where warm and cold air meet
A cold front is bringing rain tomorrow.
adjective
A1
at the front
We sat in the front seats at the show.
R
made with the front of the tongue
The 'ee' sound is a front vowel.
verb
R
to face or be in front of
The building fronts the main street.
R
having a front made of something
The glass-fronted cabinet shows all the dishes.
R
to lead a group
She fronts a successful band.
R
to present a TV show
He will front the new game show.
R
to put words at the start of a sentence
In 'Never have I seen such beauty,' 'never' is fronted.
translation
the forward-facing part of something; the direction straight ahead; the most forward part; the front of a person's body; the main side of a large building; land along the edge of water; where fighting happens in a war; a particular area of work or life; false behavior to hide true feelings; a cover for illegal activity; name for some political groups; where warm and cold air meet
at the front; made with the front of the tongue
to face or be in front of; having a front made of something; to lead a group; to present a TV show; to put words at the start of a sentence
Word Forms
3rd Present
fronts
Past
fronted
Perfect
fronted
Progressive
fronting
Plural
fronts