Definition of FOREFRONT

forefront

Meanings

Plural: forefronts

Noun

  • the part in the front or nearest the viewer
    • "he was in the forefront"
  • the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
    • "the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England"
    • "the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy"
  • The leading position or edge.

Verb

  • To bring to the forefront; to emphasize, or focus on.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forefrount, forfrount, forefronte, equivalent to fore- + front.

Synonyms

cutting edge, head, vanguard

Scrabble Score: 15

forefront is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forefront is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forefront is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

forefront is a valid Words With Friends word