In front of
preposition
Positioned before something else in spatial location or arrangement.
The car is parked in front of the house.
Often appears as...
- stand in front of
- sit in front of
preposition
In the presence of someone or something.
He proposed to her in front of the whole family.
Often appears as...
- speak in front of
- perform in front of
preposition
Ahead or leading in a competition.
Our team is in front of in the championship.
Often appears as...
- lead in front of
- be in front of
preposition
Positioned before something else in spatial location or arrangement.
The car is parked in front of the house.
Often appears as...
- stand in front of
- sit in front of
preposition
In the presence of someone or something.
He proposed to her in front of the whole family.
Often appears as...
- speak in front of
- perform in front of
preposition
Ahead or leading in a competition.
Our team is in front of in the championship.
Often appears as...
- lead in front of
- be in front of
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use it to describe an object's position relative to another, emphasizing physical closeness.
The bike was locked in front of the store.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Concern
It implies that the object or person can easily be seen by others in the area.
Don't leave valuables in front of the window.
Pro Tip 3/3Order of Movement
Suggests leading or guiding others by being the first to move or show the way.
She walked in front of the group to lead the tour.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use it to describe an object's position relative to another, emphasizing physical closeness.
The bike was locked in front of the store.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Concern
It implies that the object or person can easily be seen by others in the area.
Don't leave valuables in front of the window.
Pro Tip 3/3Order of Movement
Suggests leading or guiding others by being the first to move or show the way.
She walked in front of the group to lead the tour.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space
Use it to describe an object's position relative to another, emphasizing physical closeness.
The bike was locked in front of the store.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Concern
It implies that the object or person can easily be seen by others in the area.
Don't leave valuables in front of the window.
Pro Tip 3/3Order of Movement
Suggests leading or guiding others by being the first to move or show the way.
She walked in front of the group to lead the tour.
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