forefront

/'fɔ:frʌnt/

Thân thiện

The new technology is at the forefront of the exhibition.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The leading or most important position: The "forefront" refers to the most advanced, prominent, or influential position in a particular field, movement, or activity.
   • The foremost part or surface: The "forefront" can also mean the part that is most directly in front or nearest to the observer.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The company is at the forefront of technological innovation.
  • She has been in the forefront of the campaign for educational reform.
  • The soldier stood in the forefront of the formation.

Advanced Usage

• "to be at the forefront of": to be in the leading position in a particular area.
  • The research institute is at the forefront of cancer treatment studies.
• "to bring something to the forefront": to make something become the most important or noticeable issue.
  • The recent scandal has brought the issue of ethics to the forefront of public debate.
• "to keep/remain at the forefront": to maintain a leading or prominent position.
  • We must keep sustainability at the forefront of our business strategy.

Variants and Related Words

• Fore (prefix): Meaning "front" or "before," as in (the part of a view that is nearest to the observer) or (to see or know beforehand).
• Front (noun): The side or part of something that faces forward or is most often seen or used; the foremost line or part of an armed force.

Synonyms

• Vanguard: The forefront of an action or movement.
• Cutting edge: The most advanced stage in the development of something.
• Leading edge: The forefront of technological or other development.
• Fore: The front part of something.

Antonyms

• Background: The area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation.
• Rear: The back part of something.
• Periphery: The outer limits or edge of an area or object; a position away from the center of influence.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
   • the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England
   • the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy
2. the part in the front or nearest the viewer
   • he was in the forefront
   • he was at the head of the column

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vanguard
• cutting edge
• head