noun
Uncommon
forefront
FAWF-ruhnt
Forefront (noun) means the most important or prominent position; the leading edge of something. Example: “The company has always been at the forefront of technology.”
noun
1
The most important or prominent position; the leading edge of something.
"He said that with the world facing a climate crisis, "it is up to those at the forefront of our industry - like Network Rail - to lead by example"."
— , Network News: Network Rail under fire for spending thousands of pounds on flights (2023)
"That laboratory researches topics at the forefront of technology."
"The company has always been at the forefront of technology."
"Climate change is at the forefront of the debate."
How to use forefront
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe leading or most prominent position in a field or discussion.
Common pairings
at the forefront of
bring to the forefront
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Word forms
- Plural
- forefronts
- Third person singular
- forefronts
- Past tense
- forefronted
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Etymology
From Middle English forefrount, equivalent to fore- + front.
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What does “forefront” mean?
The word “forefront” means the most important or prominent position; the leading edge of something. In plain terms, the leading or most prominent position in a field or discussion.
How do you pronounce “forefront”?
“Forefront” is pronounced FAWF-ruhnt (/ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “forefront” in a sentence?
Here is “forefront” used in a sentence: “The company has always been at the forefront of technology.”
What part of speech is “forefront”?
“Forefront” is a noun.
Where does the word “forefront” come from?
The word “forefront” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forefrount, equivalent to fore- + front.
Is “forefront” a common word?
“Forefront” is an uncommon word in modern English.
