adj
Uncommon
upfront
uhp-FRUHNT
Upfront (adj) means Honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say. Example: “I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays.”
adj
1
Honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.
"I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays."
"He was upfront with us about the risks involved."
2
Paid or required before a service is provided.
"The contractor asked for an upfront payment before starting work."
adv
1
In advance, before anything else happens.
"You need to pay upfront to reserve your seat."
How to use upfront
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing direct and honest, or paying/happening before the fact.
Common pairings
upfront cost
upfront about
pay upfront
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Word forms
- Plural
- upfronts
- Third person singular
- upfronts
- Past tense
- upfronted
- Comparative
- more upfront
- Superlative
- most upfront
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Frequently asked questions
What does “upfront” mean?
The word “upfront” means honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say. In plain terms, being direct and honest, or paying/happening before the fact.
How do you pronounce “upfront”?
“Upfront” is pronounced uhp-FRUHNT (/ʌpˈfɹʌnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “upfront” in a sentence?
Here is “upfront” used in a sentence: “I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays.”
What part of speech is “upfront”?
Depending on how it is used, “upfront” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Is “upfront” a common word?
“Upfront” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “upfront” have?
“Upfront” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.
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