Latin root · 22 words
front
forehead, front, face-forward part
From Latin frōns / frontis (forehead, brow, front, façade). Despite the look-alike initial "f", it is unrelated to facere (to make), so front- words belong under this root, not under fac.
One root, every direction
Grouped by what comes before front; each branch lists its most common words first.
front
the side that faces forward; the position at or near the front
confront
To face a difficult situation or person directly; to challenge face to face
frontier
A border region; the leading edge of knowledge or development
confrontation
A direct hostile conflict or disagreement between opposing sides
waterfront
The land or area of a city alongside water
confrontational
Tending to cause conflict or hostile opposition
affront
A deliberate insult or act of disrespect; to openly offend someone
beachfront
Land alongside a beach; located on or facing a beach
lakefront
Land or area beside a lake; located next to a lake
riverfront
Land or property along the banks of a river
oceanfront
Land or property directly bordering the ocean
battlefront
The line where opposing armies fight; an area of active conflict
seafront
The waterfront area of a seaside town
transfrontier
Crossing or extending across a national border
affronted
Feeling offended or insulted
front-door
The main entrance door at the front of a building
front-line
At the most active or important position in a conflict or activity
front-page
Important enough for a newspaper's front page; to place on the front page
front-row
The first row of seats closest to the action
front-runner
The leading candidate or competitor most likely to win
front-seat
A seat at the front of a vehicle or venue
non-confrontational
Avoiding direct conflict or argument