FOREFRONT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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.)

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)