adj
Uncommon
frontline
Frontline (adj) means Located at, or closest to, the main area of action, conflict, or activity. Example: “Frontline soldiers faced the worst of the fighting.”
adj
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Located at, or closest to, the main area of action, conflict, or activity.
"Frontline soldiers faced the worst of the fighting."
"Frontline healthcare workers were praised during the pandemic."
How to use frontline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClosest to the action — whether that's a battlefield, a hospital ward, or any pressing situation.
Common pairings
frontline workers
frontline staff
frontline troops
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Etymology
From "front" plus "line".
Rhymes for frontline
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What does “frontline” mean?
The word “frontline” means located at, or closest to, the main area of action, conflict, or activity. In plain terms, closest to the action — whether that's a battlefield, a hospital ward, or any pressing situation.
How do you use “frontline” in a sentence?
Here is “frontline” used in a sentence: “Frontline soldiers faced the worst of the fighting.”
What part of speech is “frontline”?
“Frontline” is an adjective.
Is “frontline” a common word?
“Frontline” is an uncommon word in modern English.
