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forefront

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/ · UK /ˈfɔːfrʌnt/

forefront means: The most advanced, important, or visible position in an activity or area.

noun

LEADING POSITIONC1

The most advanced, important, or visible position in an activity or area.

  • This team is at the forefront of cancer research.
  • She brought the issue to the forefront of public debate.
  • Their company remains at the forefront of new technology.

How to use it: at the forefront of something (The laboratory is at the forefront of medical research.)

Similar words: front, leading edge

Common phrases: at the forefront, forefront of something, to the forefront

Questions about forefront

What does forefront mean?

The most advanced, important, or visible position in an activity or area.

What is forefront in other languages?

Türkçe: ön saflar · Español: vanguardia · Français: avant-garde · Deutsch: Spitze · Italiano: avanguardia · 日本語: 最前線

How do you pronounce forefront?

In American English /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/; in British English /ˈfɔːfrʌnt/.

How do you use forefront in a sentence?

This team is at the forefront of cancer research. She brought the issue to the forefront of public debate.

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