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Definition of In front
1. Adverb. At or in the front. "With the cross of Jesus marching on before"
Definition of In front
1. Prepositional phrase. In the position ahead. Often with '''of'''. ¹
2. Prepositional phrase. In the position where it can be seen. ¹
3. Prepositional phrase. In the position opposite. ¹
4. Prepositional phrase. In the position nearest. ¹
5. Prepositional phrase. In the most forward position. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of In Front
Literary usage of In front
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1910)
"This armature plate revolved in front of a field plate carrying two pieces of
tin-foil backed up by larger pieces of varnished paper. ..."
2. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (1912)
"If with scenery it is difficult to have seats and stools in front scenes; but
the power of the scene is such that it can be played in any form. ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"... the particle on the left hand (origin) of the observer facing the machine in
front. Both component harmonic curves and the com- of both axles over 1, ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1899)
"... the particle on the left hand (origin) of the observer facing the machine in
front. Both component harmonic curves and the com- of both axles over 1, ..."
5. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"If on the right side the right arm is thrown out in front with the palm of the
hand turned downward and kept level with the under side of the head. ..."
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