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Definition & Meaning of "front"in English

Front
01

the part or surface of an object that is faced forward, seen first, or used first 

front definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
fronts
Examples
She stood at the front of the line to buy tickets for the concert. 
1.1

the front face of a large building, particularly a church 

Examples
The intricate carvings on the front of the cathedral attract tourists from all over the world. 
02

the most forward position in a battle or conflict, where fighting is happening 

front definition and meaning
Examples
Soldiers were stationed at the front to defend the area. 
03

an outward appearance or demeanor that a person presents 

Examples
He put on a confident front, though he felt overwhelmed by the new responsibilities. 
04

a person or thing that hides the true nature or identity of something, often used to conceal illegal or unethical activities 

Examples
The businessman was a front for a large criminal organization. 
05

a group of people or organizations working together for a common political goal 

Examples
The democratic front rallied for free elections. 
06

the point where two air masses of different temperatures meet 

Examples
The weather forecast predicted thunderstorms as a cold front was expected to move through the region. 
07

a specific area or aspect of activity or concern, often used to describe different fields or domains of focus 

Examples
There's been a lot of progress on the environmental front lately. 
08

the display of self-assurance or audacity, often in a way that might seem exaggerated 

Examples
She walked into the room with so much front, as if she owned the place. 
09

the part of the head, particularly the area from the eyes up to the hairline 

Examples
She wiped the sweat from her front after the long run. 
01

located at or toward the forward-facing side or part of an object or space 

front definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The front door of the house is painted red. 
02

(of a vowel) produced with the tongue positioned towards the front of the mouth 

Examples
The vowel sound in "beat" is a front vowel. 
to front
01

to face someone or something boldly, often in a challenging or assertive manner 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
front
3rd person singular
fronts
Present participle
fronting
Past simple
fronted
Past participle
fronted
Examples
She fronted the accusation without hesitation, determined to defend herself. 
02

to face or be positioned toward a particular direction or location 

Examples
The house fronts the beach, offering stunning ocean views. 
03

to add a decorative or protective layer to the front side of an object or structure 

Examples
The building was fronted with glass to allow more natural light. 
04

to act as the primary person leading or performing for a band or group 

Examples
She fronts a popular rock band that tours worldwide. 
05

to be the main person who leads or presents a broadcast or show 

Examples
She fronts a popular morning radio show every weekday. 
06

to act in a way that conceals one’s real emotions or character, often to impress or deceive others 

Examples
Don't front like everything is fine when you're clearly upset. 
07

to act as a false or misleading outward appearance that hides the true purpose or activity behind it 

Examples
The seemingly innocent company fronted for a larger criminal network. 
08

to give someone the money or supplies they need to start something 

Examples
He fronted the team the funds needed to complete the project. 
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