Entry Word: front

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a forward part or surface <the front of the church features a magnificent stained-glass window>

Synonyms exterior, facade (also façade), face, forepart, outside, skin, surface, veneer

Near Antonyms innards, inside, interior

Antonyms back, rear, reverse

2 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> — see masquerade