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

Guests can also enjoy the Club Grill Steakhouse, light bites on Caldwell’s panoramic front porch, gourmet burgers at BRGR Kitchen & Bar, and alfresco dining at The LakeHouse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

In the theatre, Holzinger’s instructions were direct, never agitated or hostile, spoken into a microphone from the front row. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Noun

Raynold, who spent two-plus decades diving and fishing the Outer Banks, runs the kitchen, and Tatiana handles front of house. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Woodard, who was standing in front of her daughter, lost her left eye and the top portion of her nose. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Verb

Despite having retired from soccer years ago, David Beckham has noticeably been one of the most visible faces of this World Cup, fronting numerous commercials. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 July 2026

The sessions went so well that Morali asked Willis to front the group, which adopted campy archetypes of masculinity — cop, cowboy and construction worker among them — in their stage costumes. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Phrases Containing front

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