in front of
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/
in front of means: Near the forward-facing side or entrance of something.
preposition
FRONT POSITIONA1
Near the forward-facing side or entrance of something.
- The car is in front of the house.
- We met in front of the station.
- Why are those boxes in front of the door?
IN SOMEONE’S PRESENCEA2
Where someone can see or hear what happens.
- Do not shout in front of the children.
- He felt nervous speaking in front of strangers.
- Have you ever performed in front of a crowd?
AHEAD IN ORDERA2
Ahead of another person or thing in a line, order, or movement.
- She is in front of me in the queue.
- A cyclist rode in front of our car.
- The runner in front of him suddenly stopped.
Questions about in front of
What does in front of mean?
Near the forward-facing side or entrance of something.
What is in front of in other languages?
Türkçe: önünde · Español: delante de · Français: devant · Deutsch: vor · Italiano: davanti a · 日本語: の前に
How do you pronounce in front of?
It is pronounced /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/.
How do you use in front of in a sentence?
The car is in front of the house. We met in front of the station.
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