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FOREFRONT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
Example:
the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy
Synonyms:
cutting edge; forefront; vanguard
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("forefront" is a kind of...):
perspective; position; view (a way of regarding situations or topics etc.)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The part in the front or nearest the viewer
Example:
he was at the head of the column
Synonyms:
forefront; head
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Hypernyms ("forefront" is a kind of...):
forepart; front; front end (the side that is forward or prominent)
