adj

upfront

uhp-FRUHNT

adj

Honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.

"I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays."

"He was upfront with us about the risks involved."

Paid or required before a service is provided.

"The contractor asked for an upfront payment before starting work."

adv

In advance, before anything else happens.

"You need to pay upfront to reserve your seat."

How to Use Upfront

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing direct and honest, or paying/happening before the fact.

Common pairings

upfront cost upfront about pay upfront

more upfront comparative, upfronted past tense, upfronts plural, upfronts singular, most upfront superlative

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I appreciate that she was _____ about the delays.