front
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The great gate fronting to the north was about four feet high, and almost two feet wide, through which I could easily creep.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To face, be opposite to.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “front” mean?
To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.
Is “front” formal or informal?
front is generally dated.