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front
When used as a noun to describe a position, it is common to use the phrase "at the front" (e.g., at the front of the room). In military or weather contexts, "front" refers to a boundary line. These are usually treated as countable nouns. As a facade or a fake appearance, "a front" is often used in crime dramas or psychological descriptions to mean something that hides the truth.
💬Casual Conversation
I'm totally pulling a front and pretending to study, but I've just been scrolling TikTok for an hour.
Stop capping and actually get over here before you fail this mid-term.
Meanings
The foremost part of something; the side or surface that faces forward.
"She stood at the front of the queue."
A line or zone extending over a considerable distance where opposing armies face each other.
"The soldiers were sent to the eastern front."
A false appearance or behavior used to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or activities.
"The small shop was just a front for a money-laundering operation."
To provide with a front or to act as a facade for something.
"He tried to front his anxiety with a confident smile."