English Words Starting With F

• front office

  nounB2
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈɒf.ɪs/The departments or staff in a company that interact directly with clients or customers; the client-facing section of a business.
• front projection

  nounLow
  /frʌnt prəˈdʒɛkʃn/A method of displaying an image or film by projecting it onto a screen or surface from in front of it, as opposed to from behind.
• front range

  nounC1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈreɪndʒ/The first major mountain range encountered when moving inland from the coast; specifically, the easternmost range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
• front room

  nounMedium-Low
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈruːm/A room at the front of a house, typically used for entertaining guests or as a formal sitting area.
• front row

  nounB1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈrəʊ/The first line of seats in an auditorium, theatre, or stadium, closest to the stage or playing area.
• front royal

  nounLow (Proper noun, specific place name)
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈrɔɪəl/A proper noun referring to a specific town in Virginia, USA, situated at the northern entrance to the Shenandoah Valley.
• front runner

  nounC1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈrʌn.ər/The competitor, candidate, or option most likely to succeed or win in a contest or competition.
• front up

  verbC1/C2
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈʌp/To appear or present oneself, especially in order to deal with something or meet an obligation.
• front walkover

  nounLow
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈwɔːkˌəʊvə/A gymnastics move where the performer, from a standing position, kicks one leg forward and over, placing hands on the ground and rotating the body forward to land back on their feet.
• front-drive

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈdraɪv/Relating to a vehicle where the front wheels are powered and responsible for both steering and propulsion.
• front-end

  adjectivenounhigh
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈɛnd/The part of a system, application, or website that the user interacts with directly.
• front-end load

  nounC1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈend ləʊd/A sales charge or commission paid by an investor at the time of purchasing shares in a mutual fund or investment trust.
• front-end loader

  nounMedium-Low (Specialized Term)
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈend ˈləʊdə(r)/A heavy equipment vehicle with a bucket at the front, used for moving bulk materials like dirt, gravel, or sand.
• front-end processor

  nounC2
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈend ˈprəʊsesə/A computer or a dedicated hardware device that handles preliminary data processing and communication tasks, acting as an interface between a host computer and external devices or networks.
• front-loading

  adjectivenounLow to Medium
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈləʊdɪŋ/Placing the majority of cost, effort, or content at the beginning of a process.
• front-page

  adjectivenounverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈpeɪdʒ/Appearing on the first page of a newspaper.
• front-wheel drive

  nounB1
  /ˌfrʌnt ˈwiːl ˌdraɪv/A vehicle design where the engine's power is directed to the front wheels only, making them responsible for both steering and propulsion.
• frontage

  nounC1
  /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/The front part of a building or a piece of land that faces a street, river, or other public space, including its appearance and the length of this boundary.
• frontage road

  nounMedium-low
  /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ rəʊd/A local road that runs parallel to a main highway, such as a motorway or a major urban thoroughfare, providing direct access to properties located along the highway.
• frontal

  adjectivenounB2-C1
  /ˈfrʌn.təl/relating to the front part of something, especially the forehead or the most forward-facing part

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