front

noun
UK: /frʌnt/
US: /frʌnt/

  1. The part of something that faces forward.

    1. The front of the car was damaged in the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop's front was painted a bright, inviting shade of blue to attract customers. [ ] [ ]

  2. The beginning or first part of something.

    1. I was in the front of the line to buy tickets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper had the important news on the front page this morning. [ ] [ ]

  3. An area where fighting takes place in a war.

    1. He served on the front during the war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were sent to the front to defend the country's borders. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

start beginning face fore van battlefield outset avant-garde
front verb

  1. To face or be directed towards something.

    1. The house fronts the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The building's design fronts onto the main street, enhancing its visibility. [ ] [ ]

  2. To serve as a cover or disguise for something else.

    1. He used his business to front illegal activities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was accused of using charitable donations to front their financial dealings. [ ] [ ]
front adjective

  1. Located at or near the beginning or forward part of something.

    1. We sat in the front row of the theater. [ ] [ ]
    2. The front garden was filled with colorful flowers, creating a welcoming entrance. [ ] [ ]
front adverb

  1. At or near the front.

    1. Please come to the front of the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lead dancer moved to the front gracefully during the performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "front" in English means: The part of something that faces forward., The beginning or first part of something., An area where fighting takes place in a war..

The phonetic transcription of "front" is /frʌnt/ in British English and /frʌnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "front": start, beginning, face, fore, van, battlefield, outset, avant-garde.

Example usage of "front": "The front of the car was damaged in the accident.". More examples on the page.