What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
front
Example
The front of the building has a beautiful garden. [front: noun]
Example
She stood at the front of the line to buy tickets. [front: adjective]
forefront
Example
The company is at the forefront of innovation in the tech industry. [forefront: noun]
Example
She is at the forefront of the environmental movement in her community. [forefront: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Front is more common in everyday language, while forefront is more formal and less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between front and forefront?
Forefront is more formal than front, and is often used in academic or professional contexts to describe a leading or innovative position.
