Synonyms of front

front 1 of 3

adjective

as in frontal

being at or in the part of something opposite the back part

visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frontal
• anterior
• fore
• ventral
• forward
• frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rear
• posterior
• hind
• after
• hinder
• aft
• dorsal
• rearward
• hindmost

front

2 of 3

noun

ˈfrənt 

1

as in facade

a forward part or surface

the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facade
• forehead
• face
• surface
• outside
• forepart
• skin
• veneer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• rear
• reverse
• interior
• inside
• rearward
• innards

2

as in show

a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive

that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facade
• show
• guise
• pretense
• pose
• act
• airs
• semblance
• disguise
• masquerade
• charade
• cloak
• performance
• appearance
• image
• pretext
• playacting
• portrayal
• persona
• put-on
• camouflage
• impersonation
• gloss
• deception
• duplicity
• betrayal
• excuse
• affectation
• deceit
• color
• treachery
• fraud
• treason
• guile
• double cross
• perfidy
• dissimulation
• falseness
• dissembling
• faithlessness
• fakery
• falsity
• infidelity
• unfaithfulness
• double-dealing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sincerity
• directness
• frankness
• candor
• bluntness
• forthrightness
• outspokenness
• straightforwardness
• candidness
• plainspokenness
• genuineness
• naïveté
• artlessness
• openheartedness

3

as in area

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

are we making any progress on the marketing front?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• area
• element
• walk
• department
• field
• realm
• domain
• sphere
• kingdom
• circle
• terrain
• arena
• province
• specialty
• territory
• line
• game
• discipline
• precinct
• business
• firmament
• subject
• bailiwick
• study
• fief
• confine
• barony
• demesne
• fiefdom
• frontier
• scope
• pursuit
• profession
• width
• turf
• reach
• occupation
• sweep
• racket
• extent
• breadth
• vocation
• amplitude
• compass
• ambit
• dimension(s)
• ken
• subfield
• subspecialty

front

3 of 3

verb

as in to face

to stand or sit with the face or front toward

the apartment complex fronts the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• face
• look (toward)
• point (toward)
• border
• meet
• overlook
• dominate
• margin
• touch
• neighbor
• bound
• fringe
• rim
• abut
• adjoin
• skirt
• command
• look down (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of front

Adjective

The facility didn’t have a handwashing machine in the front area where food and drinks are being made. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

The rapper made various appearances in Europe for Fashion Month, and sat front row with fun pumps and high heels at different shows, mainly for Milan Fashion Week. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

Some of those waiting to vote in Lisbon showed their Brazilian pride — one wearing a yellow and green Brazil soccer jersey, another a T-shirt with incumbent President Lula’s face emblazoned on the front. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Defensive experimentation holds Florida’s run game hostage With the absence of defensive ends Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen, Mizzou used a four-man front with three defensive tackles to combat Florida’s dynamic rushing attack. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Korean original, fronted by Ryu Deok-hwan, was a major success at home and got viewers talking. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Chinese actor Yunrui Li will serve as brand ambassador in China and will front the brand’s regional campaign. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing front

• front line
• in front of
• put up a front