In front

preposition

At or to the front of someone or something.

She sat in front of the fireplace
Visual representation of "in front" - At or to the front of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • in front of the house
  • sit in front of
preposition

In the presence or view of.

She had to present her argument in front of a large audience
Visual representation of "in front" - In the presence or view of

Often appears as...

  • in front of an audience
  • in front of the camera
preposition

Leading or more successful than someone or something.

Our university is in front in terms of technological advancements
Visual representation of "in front" - Leading or more successful than someone or something

Often appears as...

  • in front in the race
  • in front in a competition

Usage tips

Approving

preposition

At or to the front of someone or something.

She sat in front of the fireplace
Visual representation of "in front" - At or to the front of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • in front of the house
  • sit in front of
preposition

In the presence or view of.

She had to present her argument in front of a large audience
Visual representation of "in front" - In the presence or view of

Often appears as...

  • in front of an audience
  • in front of the camera
preposition

Leading or more successful than someone or something.

Our university is in front in terms of technological advancements
Visual representation of "in front" - Leading or more successful than someone or something

Often appears as...

  • in front in the race
  • in front in a competition

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "in front"
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Physical Proximity

Used when referring to the relative distance between objects or people.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Stand in front of me so I can take a picture.
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Obstruction

May imply that something is blocking view or access to another object.

Illustration for Obstruction
The tall building standing in front of the sun cast a long shadow.
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Positional Reference

Commonly used to give directions or describe the layout of a space.

Illustration for Positional Reference
The parking lot is in front of the grocery store.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Proximity

Used when referring to the relative distance between objects or people.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Stand in front of me so I can take a picture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Obstruction

May imply that something is blocking view or access to another object.

Illustration for Obstruction
The tall building standing in front of the sun cast a long shadow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positional Reference

Commonly used to give directions or describe the layout of a space.

Illustration for Positional Reference
The parking lot is in front of the grocery store.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Proximity

Used when referring to the relative distance between objects or people.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Stand in front of me so I can take a picture.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Obstruction

May imply that something is blocking view or access to another object.

Illustration for Obstruction
The tall building standing in front of the sun cast a long shadow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positional Reference

Commonly used to give directions or describe the layout of a space.

Illustration for Positional Reference
The parking lot is in front of the grocery store.
Visual representation of the word "In front"

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