front synonyms

front

modif.

fore, forward, frontal, foremost, head, headmost, leading, first, anterior, in the foreground.

Antonyms rear*, back*, hindmost.

front

n.

  1. The forward part or surface

    frontage, exterior, forepart, anterior, obverse, façade, bow, foreground, face, head, breast, frontal area, beginning.

    Antonyms posterior, back, rear.

  2. The fighting line

    front line, van, no man's land, advance position, line of battle, vanguard, outpost, advance guard, firing line.

  3. The appearance one presents before others

    mien, carriage, bearing, port, demeanor, aspect, countenance, face, presence, expression, figure, exterior.

  4. *Something assumed for show

    façade, false front, mask, pretense, exterior, display, window dressing*; see also appearance 2, pose.

  5. A person or group used to obscure activities

    blind, cover, camouflage; see camouflage 1, disguise.

in front of

before, preceding, leading; see ahead 2.

front

v.

border, look out on, overlook; see face 4.

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