noun
Uncommon
avant
Avant (noun) means the leading or front section of an army; the vanguard. Example: “The avant pushed ahead to scout the enemy's position.”
noun
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The leading or front section of an army; the vanguard.
"The avant pushed ahead to scout the enemy's position."
How to use avant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated military term for the troops that go ahead of the main force.
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Etymology
Shortened from avant-garde, itself from French avant ("before, ahead") and garde ("guard").
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What does “avant” mean?
The word “avant” means the leading or front section of an army; the vanguard. In plain terms, a dated military term for the troops that go ahead of the main force.
How do you use “avant” in a sentence?
Here is “avant” used in a sentence: “The avant pushed ahead to scout the enemy's position.”
What part of speech is “avant”?
“Avant” is a noun.
Where does the word “avant” come from?
The word “avant” comes from French. Shortened from avant-garde, itself from French avant ("before, ahead") and garde ("guard").
Is “avant” a common word?
“Avant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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