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Front
1. The forward part or surface, as of a building. The front of the store had
big display windows.
2. The area, location, or position directly before or ahead. Look to the front
when you drive.
3. A position of leadership or superiority.Demeanor or bearing, especially in
the presence of danger or difficulty. They put up a good front.
4. The most forward line of a combat force. We were sent to the front line to
fight.
5. (weather) The interface between air masses of different temperatures or
densities. A cold front moved through today.
6. A nominal leader lacking in real authority. He acted as a front for the
rioters.
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