American English
/fɹənt̚/
One syllable.
the forward part of something, or the side that faces forward
In natural connected speech, when “front” is not emphasized, its vowel may become very short, and the word can sound like “frnt” (/fɹn̩t/). When you say it alone, keep the vowel: /fɹənt/.
the forward part of something, or the side that faces forward
Please wait at the front of the line.
There is a scratch on the front of the car.
Use in front of for a position ahead of something. Use the front of for the forward part of something.
front door · front page · front seat · front yard
the front of + noun
at the front of + noun
at or near the forward part of something
I left my keys on the front seat.
The front door is open.
front door · front seat · front row · front yard
front + noun
the front + noun
an appearance that hides someone's real feelings or intentions
He put on a brave front during the interview.
She kept up a calm front for the children.
brave front · false front
put on a + adjective + front
keep up a + adjective + front
to give someone money before they pay it back or before a job is finished
Can you front me the money for the ticket?
My brother fronted the cost of the repair.
front the cost · front someone the money
front + someone + money
front money for + something
ahead of or before something
The museum is in front of the library.
in the most noticeable or important position
Her name is front and center on the poster.
to act as if you are strong and not worried
He put on a brave front during the meeting.