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/frʌnts/

(front)

foremost part

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
front	fronts	frontings	fronts	fronts	fronted	fronted	fronting	fronting	fronting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'front' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'front', where the Latin root 'frons/front-' meant 'forehead' or 'brow'.

Historical Evolution

'front' changed from Latin 'frons, front-' to Old French 'front' and eventually became the modern English word 'front' via Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'forehead' or 'brow', but over time it evolved into meanings like 'the forward side or surface' and figurative senses such as 'façade' or 'cover'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural of 'front': the forward-facing side or exterior of something (e.g., building facades).

The fronts of the houses face the sea.

Synonyms

facadesfaces

Antonyms

backsrears

Noun 2

plural of 'front' in meteorology: boundaries between air masses that often bring changes in weather.

Weather fronts brought storms to the region.

Synonyms

boundaries fronts

Verb 1

third-person singular present of 'front': to be the lead performer or spokesman for (a group).

She fronts a popular rock band.

Synonyms

leads heads

Antonyms

follows

Verb 2

third-person singular present of 'front': to act as a cover or façade for something (often dishonest); to provide a false appearance.

The company fronts for an illegal operation.

Synonyms

covers foracts as a front for

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Last updated: 2026/01/09 01:41