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Meaning of the word "in front of" in English

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in front of

US /ɪn frʌnt əv/
UK /ɪn frʌnt əv/
"in front of" picture

Preposition

1.

in a position directly before someone or something

Example:
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The car is parked in front of the house.
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She stood in front of the mirror.
Synonym:
ahead ofbefore
Synonym:
behind
2.

in the presence of someone; facing someone

Example:
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He had to testify in front of the judge.
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She felt nervous speaking in front of a large audience.
Synonym:
beforefacing
Synonym:
behind
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