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

plural of front organization

plural of front group

A front organization that appears to be an independent voluntary association or charitable organization.

(computing) That part of a hardware or software system that is conceptually closest to the user; the user interface. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, end.

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

(idiomatic) At the center of attention.

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

(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.

plural of front-end