Definitions for the word "front" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The forehead or brow, the part of the face above the eyes; sometimes, also, the whole face.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The forehead, countenance, or personal presence, as expressive of character or temper, and especially, of boldness of disposition, sometimes of impudence; seeming; as, a bold front; a hardened front.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The part or surface of anything which seems to look out, or to be directed forward; the fore or forward part; the foremost rank; the van; -- the opposite to back or rear; as, the front of a house; the front of an army.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A position directly before the face of a person, or before the foremost part of a thing; as, in front of un person, of the troops, or of a house.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The most conspicuous part.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
That which covers the foremost part of the head: a front piece of false hair worn by women.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
The beginning.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. a.
Of or relating to the front or forward part; having a position in front; foremost; as, a front view.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To oppose face to face; to oppose directly; to meet in a hostile manner.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To appear before; to meet.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
To face toward; to have the front toward; to confront; as, the house fronts the street.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. t.
To stand opposed or opposite to, or over against as, his house fronts the church.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. t.
To adorn in front; to supply a front to; as, to front a house with marble; to front a head with laurel.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. v. t.
To have or turn the face or front in any direction; as, the house fronts toward the east.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
1 side or part most prominent or important, or nearer the spectator or direction of motion (front of the house). 2 a line of battle. B ground towards an enemy. C scene of actual fighting. 3 a activity compared to a military front. B organized political group. 4 demeanour, bearing. 5 forward or conspicuous position. 6 a bluff. B pretext. 7 person etc. As a cover for subversive or illegal activities. 8 promenade. 9 forward edge of advancing cold or warm air. 10 auditorium of a theatre. 11 breast of a garment (spilt food down his front). attrib. Adj. 1 of the front. 2 situated in front. v. 1 (foll. By on, to, towards, upon) have the front facing or directed towards. 2 (foll. By for) slang act as a front or cover for. 3 provide with or have a front (fronted with stone). 4 lead (a band, organization, etc.). in front in an advanced or facing position. In front of 1 ahead of, in advance of. 2 in the presence of. [latin frons front- face]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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