Meaning of in front in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in front

    Definitions

    1. at or in the front

    Examples

    • « I see the lights of a town ahead »
    • « the road ahead is foggy »
    • « staring straight ahead »
    • « we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front »
    • « with the cross of Jesus marching on before »

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