ˌəp-ˈfrənt 
ˈəp-ˌfrənt
: being or coming in or at the front: such as
a(1)
: frank, forthright
(2)
: being in a conspicuous or leading position
b
: paid or payable in advance
c
: playing in a front line (as in football)
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Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
Geothermal energy is cost-effective over the long-term, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, but carries significant up-front costs to build the system.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Doing this also gives them the ability to tell you up-front if something necessitates a separate follow-up.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
Geothermal energy is cost-effective over the long-term, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, but carries significant up-front costs to build the system.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Up-front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-front. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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