front
4 antonyms for front — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The forward-facing part or side of something.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The forward-facing part or side of something.
“Park the car at the front of the building.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use front
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
up front
put on a front
front line
cold front
Etymology
From Old French front, from Latin frōns, frontem ("forehead, front").
Full origin of front →Frequently asked questions
What does “front” mean?
The word “front” means the forward-facing part or side of something. In plain terms, the forward side of something; also a field of activity, a cover for something hidden, or a fake persona.
How do you pronounce “front”?
“Front” is pronounced fruhnt (/fɹʌnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “front” in a sentence?
Here is “front” used in a sentence: “Park the car at the front of the building.”
What is another word for “front”?
Words with a similar meaning to “front” include fore.
What is the opposite of “front”?
The opposite of “front” — its antonyms — are back, rear, derrière and last.
What part of speech is “front”?
Depending on how it is used, “front” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “front” come from?
The word “front” comes from Latin. From Old French front, from Latin frōns, frontem ("forehead, front").
Is “front” a common word?
“Front” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the opposite of front?
The opposite of front is back or rear — the side that faces away from the main view or direction of travel. The front of a house faces the street while the back faces the garden; the front of a queue is where you are served, the rear where you join.
What are the different meanings of 'front'?
Besides the forward-facing side of something, 'front' has several senses. In weather it is the boundary between two air masses, as in a cold front. In war it is the line where opposing armies meet. Figuratively, a front is an outward show that hides someone's true feelings or activities.
What is the difference between 'front' and 'forward'?
'Front' is usually a noun naming the forward part of something — the front of the car. 'Forward' is mainly an adjective or adverb describing direction or movement toward the front — step forward, forward motion. So the front is a place, while forward is the way you head toward it.
