forefront
gb/fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/ us/fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
state
1
the leading or most advanced position
The most important and active position in a certain area of work, study, or activity.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
at the forefront of [an activity/field]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"in the front of" a field instead of "at the forefront of". Use "at the forefront of" for the idea of leading or being most advanced in an area, not "in the front of". Learners may also confuse "forefront" with "front"; "front" is usually physical position (the front of the class), while "forefront" is more about importance or progress in an area.
Συνώνυμα
vanguard (More formal or literary; often used for people leading a movement or trend.)
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leading edge (Often used for technology or progress; slightly more informal and metaphorical.)
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front line (Can sound more dramatic; often used for direct involvement in difficult or dangerous work.)
Αντώνυμα
background (Suggests a less noticed or less important position.)
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sidelines (Shows a position away from the main or active place in an activity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
at the forefront of
|remain at the forefront
|stay at the forefront
|bring [something] to the forefront
|push [something] to the forefront
|in the forefront of
Θέματα
business
|science
|politics
|technology
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This small startup is at the forefront of renewable energy research.
- The country wants to be at the forefront of the global fight against climate change.
- Her laboratory has remained at the forefront of cancer treatment for over a decade.
- The report pushed privacy issues to the forefront of public debate.
- Women were at the forefront of the protest movement.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Our company is at the forefront of mobile phone design.
- They want to stay at the forefront of computer security.
- These young artists are at the forefront of modern dance.
- The scandal brought corruption to the forefront of the news.
- The team is working hard to remain at the forefront of medical research.
Ουσιαστικό
C1
state
2
the main focus of attention
The place of being most important in what people think or talk about.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
in the forefront of [someone’s mind / public debate]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may try to say *"on the forefront of my mind" instead of "in the forefront of my mind" or "at the forefront of my mind". Also, they sometimes confuse "forefront of my mind" with "front of my head"; only "forefront of my mind" is natural for thoughts and concerns.
Συνώνυμα
spotlight (More informal and metaphorical, especially in media or entertainment contexts.)
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center of attention (A more general phrase for something that everyone is watching or talking about.)
Αντώνυμα
back of my mind (Means something is present in thought but not strongly or actively considered.)
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obscurity (Describes a state of receiving almost no attention or notice.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in the forefront of my mind
|in the forefront of public debate
|in the forefront of attention
|move to the forefront
|come to the forefront
Θέματα
emotions
|media
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The safety of the children was in the forefront of her mind throughout the trip.
- Mental health has finally come to the forefront of public discussion.
- With the war, security issues moved to the forefront of voters’ concerns.
- These questions are at the forefront of our thinking as we plan the project.
- The scandal pushed ethics to the forefront of the company’s internal debate.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Her family is always in the forefront of her mind.
- Since the accident, safety has come to the forefront of our talks.
- These problems are in the forefront of public debate.
- The news story moved climate change to the forefront of people’s thoughts.
- Health issues are now at the forefront of my thinking.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
the very front part of something
The very front part of a place or space.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the forefront of [a place/area]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners typically use "front" instead of "forefront" for physical position, which is usually correct and more natural. "Forefront" for physical space is less common and can sound formal or literary; in everyday speech, prefer "front" ("the front of the stage" rather than "the forefront of the stage").
Συνώνυμα
front (More general and much more common for physical position; does not suggest the special or slightly formal tone of "forefront".)
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front line (Used more for military or conflict situations; can also mean the most exposed front position.)
Αντώνυμα
rear (Refers to the back part of an area or object, opposite to the front.)
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back (The opposite side or area from the front.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the forefront of the stage
|the forefront of the crowd
|the forefront of the picture
Θέματα
space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She stepped to the forefront of the stage and began to sing.
- A small group of fans rushed to the forefront of the crowd.
- In the painting, bright flowers fill the forefront of the scene.
- The soldiers moved quickly to the forefront of the battlefield.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The actor walked to the forefront of the stage.
- Children stood at the forefront of the crowd to see better.
- In this photo, a tree is in the forefront.
- He pushed to the forefront of the line.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
forefront
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
US/fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fore - front (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (fore)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: forefront
- Plural: forefronts
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
at the forefront of
1/ˈæt ðə fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt əv/
fixed phrase
in the leading position of
To be the most advanced or most active in a certain area of work, study, or activity.
Παραδείγματα
- The university is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research.
- We want our company to be at the forefront of green technology.
bring [something] to the forefront
1/bɹˈɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ tə ðə fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
fixed phrase
make something the main focus
To make a subject or problem become very important and widely talked about.
Παραδείγματα
- The crisis brought long-standing inequalities to the forefront.
- Her research has brought mental health to the forefront in schools.
come to the forefront
1/kˈʌm tə ðə fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
fixed phrase
become important or prominent
To become very important or get a lot of attention.
Παραδείγματα
- Questions about data privacy have come to the forefront in recent years.
- New leaders are coming to the forefront in the organization.
in the forefront of
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt əv/
fixed phrase
in the most visible position
To be in a very important, active, or visible position in a certain area or situation.
Παραδείγματα
- Young voters were in the forefront of the campaign.
- These issues are in the forefront of the national conversation.
push [something] to the forefront
1/pˈʊʃ sˈʌmθɪŋ tə ðə fˈɔɹfɹˌʌnt/
fixed phrase
force something into main focus
To actively make a topic or problem very important and hard to ignore.
Παραδείγματα
- The report pushed corruption to the forefront of the election campaign.
- Rising costs have pushed the question of wages to the forefront.