Alternative form of front runner

Within a book, all content preceding the main text or work itself.

(computing) Relating to the front end or user interface of a hardware or software system. / (finance) Of a financial transaction, paid or charged first.

plural of front name

(idiomatic) A command to come to the center of attention of an assemblage, as of military personnel or students.

(idiomatic) At the center of attention.

Alternative spelling of upfront

(squash, racquetball) The main and largest wall in court, located at the front of the world; the wall which the ball must hit in a rally. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, wall.

Alternative spelling of upfront

plural of front-end