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'Front' is another common word in the English language. In this lesson, we're gonna talk about it.
'Front' is commonly used among native speakers. It can function as a noun, an adjective, and a verb. In this lesson, we will discuss how to learn and use it.
'Front' as an Adjective
As stated above, one of the main functions of 'front' is to be an adjective. Let us see the kind of adjective it is, below:
Use
'Front' as an Attributive Adjective
When 'front' is an adjective, it only comes before nouns and modifies them which makes it an attributive adjective. When something is on the forward side of another, we use 'front' to refer to it. Let us examine some examples below:
The Queen and her guards were led to the
Here, it is indicating the first building in a specific place.
Don't you wanna do something about your
Position in a Sentence
Since 'front' is an attributive adjective, it mainly comes before nouns to modify them. Check out the following examples:
You stepped on my dog's
There must not be that much written on the
'Front' as a Noun
Use
Another function of 'front' is to be a noun. Below, we are going to analyze its different meanings in this category:
- When we want to talk about the forward part of something/someone, we use 'front':
I hate how this bag looks on the
There is dirt down the
- When we want to show the direction ahead of someone/something, we use 'front':
Just walk to the
He uncovered my eyes and told me to stay facing the
- When we want to refer to the battlefield in a war, we use 'front':
Many people are killed on the
The soldier who was supposed to serve at the
- When we want to show the edge of a lake, river, etc. we use 'front':
The killer and his friend ambled along the
If my house was near the sea, I would ride my bike along the
- When we want to talk about someone's chest, we use 'front':
How come you didn't spill something on your
Careful not to overturn the cups on your
- When we want to hide our true feelings and put a mask in front of the others, we use 'front' to talk about it:
I was deeply hurt at the time, but I managed to put a
My therapist doesn't recommend putting on a
- When we want to refer to one side of a building, we use 'front':
The entrance is at the north
Just walk to the east
- When talking about different parts of an activity, we use 'front':
Unfortunately, there has been some errors in several the social
- When a particular company, etc. is conducting illegal actions secretly, we use 'front':
This organization is just a
Position in a Sentence
Since 'front' is a noun here, it can be the subject, the object, or the object of a preposition. Look at the following examples fore more clarification:
I went to the
Here, 'front' is the object of a preposition.
The
As you can see, 'front' is the subject here.
'Front' as a Verb
Use
Interestingly, 'front' can also be a verb, too. Below, we are going to analyze its different meanings. Look:
- When we want to show that something/someone is facing another, we use 'front' as a verb:
The musicians sat
The literature faculty
- When someone represents a particular group, organization, etc.:
In this concert, Johnny Depp
My teacher
- When someone is the announcer in a particular TV program, we use 'front' to refer to it:
This man is also
Position in a Sentence
The main verb usually follows the subject. So, when 'front' is the main verb, it comes after the subject. Look at the following examples for more clarification:
Hailey
Our vocal teacher used to
Idioms and Expressions with 'Front'
We have some idioms and expressions with 'front' that are common among native English speakers. Below, we are going to learn all about them:
- In front of: When something/someone is farther forward than something else. We also use this to refer to do or not do something in the presence of some poeple:
The killer stood right
Here, 'in front of' is showing the position of someone.
I warned them not to behave inappropriately
As you can see, 'in front of' is indicating the presence of others.
- Front and center: When something is foremost and important among others:
The missing girl's case has become
- Out front: When talking about the public place of places like theaters, restaurants, cafes, etc. we use this one:
I'd rather be
Tonight, we'll be
- In front of someone's very eyes: When something happens in the presence of some people:
If I see you being rude
She kissed him
- On the front burner: When something/someone needs immediate attention, we use this:
Sorry to interrupt your speech, but the baby is
The economical situation in our country is
- Shut the front door: When we are extremely shocked by something/someone, we use this one:
- Be in the front line: When you are most criticized and attacked in a community:
Unfortunately, he has always
Women has
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