Front

UK /["/frʌnt/"]/US /["/frʌnt/"]/

Definition

the part or side of something that faces forward; the side of something that you look at first

In simple words: The part of something that is nearest to the front or the opposite of back.

Examples

She placed the book on the front table.
The car's front bumper was damaged in the accident.
He stood at the front of the line waiting for his turn.
The soldiers advanced to the front lines.
The front view of the house is very beautiful.

Usage notes

Use 'front' to describe the forward-facing side of objects, people, or places. Avoid using it to describe positions that are not physically in the front.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'front' as the 'first' part you see.

Collocations

eastern
western
etc.
send somebody to
at the front
on the front
common
unified
united
put on
keep
present
front for
common
unified
united
put on
keep
present
front for

Synonyms

forepart
face
frontage
anterior
forward

Antonyms

back
rear

Common mistakes

Confused with 'forefront' which has a different meaning.
Using 'front' as a verb incorrectly.
Mixing up 'front' with the adjective form 'frontward'.