Synonyms for

Fronts

Noun / frʌnts / Another word for fronts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fronts means the side or part of something that faces forward or is most often seen or used. It can also mean the first part of a word or phrase.

Synonyms & similar words

presence front look rear back battlefront forepart figurehead breast face movement strawman facade forepart face exterior aspect appearance vanguard lead head forefront fore first beginning start outset lead-in introduction initiation opening prelude

Synonyms by register

Formal

facade forefront van leading edge

Informal

face leading part tip

Literary

forepart brow

Antonyms

back rear end tail interior inside

Common collocations

  • cold fronts
  • warm fronts
  • weather fronts
  • battle fronts
  • enemy fronts
  • advance fronts
  • open fronts
  • closing fronts

Word family

noun front
verb front
adjective frontal
adverb frontally

Usage note

As a noun, 'fronts' most commonly refers to the leading edge of an advancing mass of air, or a line of battle. As a verb, it can mean to face or to lead.

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Example sentences

  1. The fronts of the buildings in the city were very tall.
  2. My friend fronts a band and plays guitar.
  3. The fronts of the books were all facing outward on the shelf.
  4. The fronts of the cars in the parade were decorated with flowers.
  5. The fronts of the houses on our street were painted different colors.

Quotes

  • "The front of heaven was full of fiery shapes." - William Shakespeare
  • "The front of a house ought to look as if it were wearing a necktie of some sort." - Anthony Trollope
  • "The front of the mind is so much like the face of the water." - Emily Dickinson

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