in front

Preposition

Preposition in front

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is in front of ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle x}$ is closer than ${\displaystyle y}$ to the goal.

   She almost got hit when she walked in front of the car.

   The runners in front seem to be getting tired.

   Japan is in front of Iran 1 to 0.

   You walk in front, and I'll walk behind.

   We have a lot of hard work in front of us.

2. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is in front of ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle y}$ is facing ${\displaystyle x}$.

   He washed his face in front of the mirror.

   There's a tree in front of the house.

Synonyms

• before
• ahead

Antonyms

• in back
• behind

Related words

• in
• front