Up front
adverb
To pay or give something before receiving the service or product.
She paid up front for her new car.
Often appears as...
- pay up front
- money up front
adjective
Said about the position that is furthest in the forward direction.
He always sits up front in the classroom.
Often appears as...
- sit up front
- right up front
adjective
Being direct or clear about something, not hiding anything.
I want you to be up front about what happened.
Often appears as...
- be up front
- up front about something
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
In the most forward part of a vehicle, near the driver.
He likes to ride up front in the truck.
Often appears as...
- ride up front
- sit up front
adverb
To pay or give something before receiving the service or product.
She paid up front for her new car.
Often appears as...
- pay up front
- money up front
adjective
Said about the position that is furthest in the forward direction.
He always sits up front in the classroom.
Often appears as...
- sit up front
- right up front
adjective
Being direct or clear about something, not hiding anything.
I want you to be up front about what happened.
Often appears as...
- be up front
- up front about something
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
In the most forward part of a vehicle, near the driver.
He likes to ride up front in the truck.
Often appears as...
- ride up front
- sit up front
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Commitment
Indicates a need to pay before a service starts; emphasizes trust in the provider.
The gym requires fees up front for a year's membership.
Pro Tip 2/3No Later Charges
Assures that there are no additional payments after the initial transaction.
The online course was expensive, but it was all paid up front.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Expense
Highlights the immediate outlay of money, sometimes implying a better deal.
They offered a discount if I paid up front.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Commitment
Indicates a need to pay before a service starts; emphasizes trust in the provider.
The gym requires fees up front for a year's membership.
Pro Tip 2/3No Later Charges
Assures that there are no additional payments after the initial transaction.
The online course was expensive, but it was all paid up front.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Expense
Highlights the immediate outlay of money, sometimes implying a better deal.
They offered a discount if I paid up front.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Commitment
Indicates a need to pay before a service starts; emphasizes trust in the provider.
The gym requires fees up front for a year's membership.
Pro Tip 2/3No Later Charges
Assures that there are no additional payments after the initial transaction.
The online course was expensive, but it was all paid up front.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Expense
Highlights the immediate outlay of money, sometimes implying a better deal.
They offered a discount if I paid up front.
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