Forefront

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Forefront

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOR-frunt  /ˈfɔːfrʌnt/

Definition

The leading position in something; the most important or prominent position; the foremost part of something.

Plain meaning

The forefront is the leading edge — the most prominent or advanced position. At the forefront of technology, at the forefront of the debate.

Register

Formal to neutral. Standard in professional, academic, business, and journalistic contexts. Aspirational in tone.