front
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• adjective
Located at, occurring in, or directed toward the foremost part of something.
"She locked the front door before leaving for work."
• noun
The forward-facing part or surface of an object, building, or space.
"The children gathered at the front of the classroom to hear the story."
A boundary separating two different air masses (in meteorology), or the foremost line or part of an armed force (in military contexts).
"A cold front is moving in from the north, bringing heavy rain by evening."
A deceptive appearance or persona, often maintained to conceal one's true feelings, intentions, or illegal activities.
"The antique shop was actually a front for a sophisticated money-laundering operation."
• verb
To face, look toward, or be directed toward a particular direction, space, or body of water.
"They bought a beautiful hotel that fronts the ocean."
To serve as the principal representative, public face, or lead performer of a group, organization, or band.
"She currently fronts one of the most successful rock bands in the country."
To act as a legitimate cover or disguise for an illegal or secretive operation, or to feign a false persona (often in slang).
"He was paid handsomely to front the illegal gambling enterprise."
• Rhymes for front
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'front', via Old French 'front', derived from Latin 'frontem' (nominative 'frons'), meaning 'forehead, brow, or front'.
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