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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hướng tới, chỉ về một hướng nhất định

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối diện với

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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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối mặt, chống lại trực diện

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.

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