frontward

frontward
front ► NOUN 1) the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen first. 2) the position directly ahead. 3) the forward-facing part of a person's body. 4) any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance: the west front of the Cathedral. 5) the foremost line of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached. 6) Meteorology the boundary of an advancing mass of air. 7) a particular situation or sphere of operation: good news on the jobs front. 8) an organized political group. 9) a deceptive appearance or mode of behaviour. 10) a person or organization serving as a cover for subversive activities. 11) boldness and confidence of manner.
► ADJECTIVE ▪ of or at the front.
► VERB 1) have the front facing towards. 2) place or be placed at the front of. 3) provide with a front or facing. 4) lead or be at the forefront of. 5) present or host (a television or radio programme). 6) act as a front for.
● front of house — Cf. ↑front of house
● in front of — Cf. ↑in front of
DERIVATIVES frontward adjective & adverb frontwards adverb.
ORIGIN Latin frons 'forehead, front' .

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