Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in front

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.28 in modern English

Syllables: in- front
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

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In the position ahead. Often with of.

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In the position where it can be seen.

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In the position opposite.

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In the position nearest.

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In the most forward position.

Example Sentences

"The leader, Jones, is well in front."
"Hughes is in front of Smith, but behind Jackson."
"I wasn't concentrating, and I crashed into the car in front."
"Put your hands in front of you, on the desk."
"Sit in front of the computer."
"Put your book in front where it will be easier to reach."

Phrases

in front of

Synonyms

ahead before

Questions

What does in front mean?: In the position ahead. Often with of.

How to pronounce in front

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