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   front

   /frʌnt/

   noun

   • 1. the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something: "a page at the front of the book had been torn out" Similar forepartforeforemost partanteriorforefrontnoseheadbowprowforegroundnearest partclosest partinformal:sharp endrare:fore-endOpposite rearback
   • ▪ the position directly ahead of someone or something; the most forward position or place: "she quickly turned her head to face the front" Similar forepartforeforemost partanteriorforefrontnoseheadbowprowforegroundnearest partclosest partinformal:sharp endrare:fore-endOpposite rearback
   • ▪ the forward-facing part of a person's body, on the opposite side to their back: "she rolled over on to her front"
   • ▪ the part of a garment covering a person's front: "porridge slopped from the tray on to his shirt front"
   • ▪ a woman's bust or cleavage: informal "get your eyes off my front, meathead"
   • ▪ any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance: "the west front of the Cathedral" Similar frontagefacefacingfacadewindow
   • ▪ short for seafront or waterfront British
   • 2. the foremost line or part of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached and where the enemy is or may be engaged: "his regiment was immediately sent to the front" Similar front linevanguardvanfirst linefiring linebattlefieldbattlegroundfield of battlecombat zonetrencheshistorical:lists
   • ▪ the direction towards which a line of troops faces when formed.
   • ▪ a particular formation of troops for battle: "the Spartans preserving an even and unbroken front"
   • ▪ a particular situation or sphere of operation: "there was some good news on the jobs front"
   • ▪ an organized political group: "the National Progressive Patriotic Front"
   • ▪ the forward edge of an advancing mass of air.
   • 3. an appearance or form of behaviour assumed by a person to conceal their genuine feelings: "she put on a brave front" Similar appearancelookexpressionfacemanneraircountenancedemeanourbearingpostureposemienaspectexteriorveneer(outward) showfalse displayactpretenceaffectation
   • ▪ a person or organization serving as a cover for subversive or illegal activities: "the CIA identified the company as a front for a terrorist group" Similar covercover-uppretextfalse frontblinddisguisefacademaskcloakscreensmokescreencamouflage
   • 4. boldness and confidence of manner: "he's got a bit of talent and a lot of front" Similar self-confidenceboldnessforwardnessaudacityaudaciousnesstemeritybrazennesspresumptionpresumptuousnessrashnessdaringinformal:cockinesspushinessnervefaceneckbrass neckarchaic:assumptionOpposite shyness
   • 5. a person's face or forehead: archaic "the mark of fool set on his front"

   adjective

   • 1. of or at the front: "the front cover of the magazine" Similar at the frontforemostleadingleadfirstforemostin first placeOpposite backlast
   • 2. (of a vowel sound) formed by raising the tongue, excluding the blade and tip, towards the hard palate.

   verb

   • 1. (of a building or piece of land) have the front facing or directed towards: "the flats which fronted Crow Road"
   • ▪ be or stand in front of: "they reached the hedge fronting the garden"
   • 2. provide (something) with a front or facing of a particular type or material: "a metal box fronted by an alloy panel"
   • 3. lead or be the most prominent member in (an organization, group, or activity): "the group is fronted by two girl singers"
   • ▪ present or host (a television or radio programme): "she is set to front a new BBC show"
   • 4. act as a front or cover for illegal or secret activity: "he fronted for them in illegal property deals"
   • ▪ adopt a particular expression or form of behaviour to conceal one's genuine feelings: informal US "I can't front, I never really listened to much of his music"
   • 5. make an appearance; turn up: Australian, New Zealand "parents get a bit worried if you don't front up now and then"
   • ▪ stand face to face with; confront: archaic Australian, New Zealand "Tom fronted him with unwavering eyes"
   • 6. articulate (a vowel sound) with the tongue further forward: "the three velar consonants are normally fronted to some degree"
   • 7. place (a sentence element) at the beginning of a sentence instead of in its usual position, for emphasis or as a feature of some dialects, as in horrible it was.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the forehead): from Old French front (noun), fronter (verb), from Latin frons, front- ‘forehead, front’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. frontless adjective
   • 2. fronting noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRONT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Jun 10, 2024 · FRONT meaning: 1. the part of a building, object, or person's body that faces forward or is most often seen or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › in frontIn front Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 20, 2024 · The meaning of IN FRONT is in a forward position : in an area at the front of something (such as a car, airplane, theater, etc.). How to use in front in a sentence.

4. www.geeksforgeeks.org › frontend-vs-backendFrontend vs Backend - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 9, 2024 · The frontend is the part of the website users directly interact with. This includes the design, menus, text, images, videos, and overall layout. The main languages used for frontend development are HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Responsiveness and performance are the two main objectives of the Front End.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › vowelVowel | Phonetics, Speech Sounds & IPA Symbols | Britannica

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Vowel, in human speech, sound in which the flow of air from the lungs passes through the mouth, which functions as a resonance chamber, with minimal obstruction and without audible friction; e.g., the i in “fit,” and the a in “pack.”. Although usually produced with vibrating vocal cords, vowels may.

6. www.britannica.com › event › Western-Front-World-War-IWestern Front | World War I, Definition, Battles, & Map

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   Jun 18, 2024 · The name refers to the western side of territory under the control of Germany, which was also fighting on its eastern flank for most of the conflict. The struggle between the Allied and Central armies at the Western Front largely determined the course of the war. World War I.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › front and centerFront and center Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 15, 2024 · : in or to the forefront of activity or consideration. Examples of front and center in a Sentence.

8. www.geeksforgeeks.org › introduction-to-queue-data-structure-and-algorithm-tutorialsIntroduction to Queue Data Structure - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Position of the entry in a queue ready to be served, that is, the first entry that will be removed from the queue, is called the front of the queue (sometimes, head of the queue). Similarly, the position of the last entry in the queue, that is, the one most recently added, is called the rear (or the tail) of the queue.

9. www.hostinger.com › tutorials › change-front-page-wordpressHow to Change the Front Page in WordPress: 4 Effective Ways -...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A WordPress front page is the main page of a website. Mostly known as the homepage, it gives visitors an idea of the website’s content and functionality. From a marketing perspective, a homepage is essential for retaining visitors and turning them into leads. Why Change WordPress Homepage.

10. gohugo.io › content-management › front-matterFront matter | Hugo

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    Jun 25, 2024 · Provide front matter using a serialization format, one of JSON, TOML, or YAML. Hugo determines the front matter format by examining the delimiters that separate the front matter from the page content. See examples of front matter delimiters by toggling between the serialization formats below.

11. barbend.com › front-squatNail the Front Squat for Leg Muscle and Power | BarBend

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    Jun 14, 2024 · The front squat is a uniquely challenging and highly beneficial squat movement that differs drastically from back squats and overhead squats. The front squat can help improve a...