noun
front
fruhnt
noun
1
The forward-facing part or side of something.
"Park the car at the front of the building."
2
A field of activity or effort, especially when several are happening at once.
"The government is under pressure on several fronts."
3
A person, business, or activity that conceals something else, usually illegal.
"The laundromat was a front for a money-laundering operation."
4
A false or fake appearance put on to impress or mislead others.
"He puts up a tough front, but he's actually quite shy."
5
Weather: the boundary between two air masses of different temperature, often bringing rain.
"A cold front is moving in from the west."
verb
1
To lead or act as the public face of something, such as a band or campaign.
"He fronts one of the most popular rock bands in the country."
2
To face toward a particular direction.
"The hotel fronts onto the beach."
How to Use Front
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe forward side of something; also a field of activity, a cover for something hidden, or a fake persona.
Common pairings
up front
put on a front
front line
cold front
Word Forms
further front comparative, farther front comparative, fronted past tense, fronts plural, fronts singular, furthest front superlative, farthest front superlative
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Etymology
From Old French front, from Latin frōns, frontem ("forehead, front").