English dictionary
front
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or located in the front
ExamplesThe front lines.
The front porch.
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Of or relating to the front or forward part; having a position in front; foremost; as, a <i>front</i> view.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the side that is forward or prominent
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the line along which opposing armies face each other
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the outward appearance of a person
ExamplesHe put up a bold front.
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the side that is seen or that goes first
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a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
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a sphere of activity involving effort
ExamplesThe Japanese were active last week on the diplomatic front.
They advertise on many different fronts.
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(meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
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the immediate proximity of someone or something
ExamplesHe was well behaved in front of company.
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the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
ExamplesHe walked to the front of the stage.
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a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
ExamplesHe led the national liberation front.
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The forehead or brow, the part of the face above the eyes; sometimes, also, the whole face.
Source: webster1913
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All the works along one side of the polygon inclosing the site which is fortified.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
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confront bodily
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To oppose face to face; to oppose directly; to meet in a hostile manner.
Source: webster1913
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To have or turn the face or front in any direction; as, the house <i>fronts</i> toward the east.
Source: webster1913