What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “back”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “back”

The antonyms of back are front and face. The antonyms front and face refer to the opposite side or direction of the body or object.

Explore all Antonyms of “back”

• front
• face

Definitions and Examples of front, face

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

front

The side or surface that is opposite the back.

Example

The sign says 'Entrance' on the front and 'Exit' on the back.

face

The front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.

Example

She turned her face towards the sun to feel its warmth.

Key Differences: front vs face

• 1. Front refers to the opposite side or surface of an object or body, while face refers to the front part of the head.
• 2. Front can be used as a noun or adjective, while face can be used as a noun or verb.

Effective Usage of front, face

• 1. Spatial Orientation: Use back, front, and face to describe the position or direction of objects or people.
• 2. Physical Description: Use face to describe the features of a person's face or front to describe the appearance of an object's front side.
• 3. Idiomatic Expressions: Incorporate these antonyms in idiomatic expressions such as 'face the music' or 'put your best foot forward'.

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Remember this!

The antonyms front and face refer to the opposite side or direction of the body or object. Use front to describe the opposite side or surface of an object or body, while face refers to the front part of the head. These antonyms can be used to describe spatial orientation, physical description, and idiomatic expressions.