front

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /frʌnt/

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Noun

Singular front

Plural fronts

1. Opposite of back.
2. The side of something that faces the direction it normally moves.
3. The side of a building with the building's main entrance.
4. In meteorology, the area where cold and warm air meet. When they meet it often causes rain to form.
5. In military usage:
   1. The direction of the enemy.
   2. An area where armies are fighting.

Adjective

Positive front

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Located at or near the front.

   When leaving the house, it is important to lock the front door.

Verb

Plain form front

Third-person singular fronts

Past tense fronted

Past participle fronted

Present participle fronting

1. To lead a group.

   The singer Bono fronts the band U2.

2. To give something to someone before they can pay for it.

   Since Tom did not have any money, Bill fronted him dinner and Tom paid him back the next day.