Front Definition
front
adjective
- relating to or located in the front; "the front lines"; "the front porch"
noun
- the side that is forward or prominent
- the line along which opposing armies face each other
- the outward appearance of a person; "he put up a bold front"
- the side that is seen or that goes first
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
- a sphere of activity involving effort; "the Japanese were active last week on the diplomatic front"; "they advertise on many different fronts"
- (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
- the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"
- the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer; "he walked to the front of the stage"
- a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals; "he was a charter member of the movement"; "politicians have to respect a mass movement"; "he led the national liberation front"
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to; "The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"; "The building faces the park"
- confront bodily; "breast the storm"
"Front" in song lyrics
See how front is used in real songs:
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"Twenties on the back of the whip, tens in the front"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs — Drop! -
"You got my attention, at the front"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go -
"We all got naked, no time to front"
2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now
Words that rhyme with front
Usage tips for "front"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "front" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for front to find words that pair well.