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up–front
adjective \ˌəp-ˈfrənt, ˈəp-ˌ\
: not keeping anything secret or hidden : honest and direct
Full Definition of UP-FRONT
: being or coming in or at the front: as a (1) : being in a conspicuous or leading position (2) : frank, forthright b : playing in a front line (as in football) c : paid or payable in advance
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First Known Use of UP-FRONT
1945
Related to UP-FRONT
- Synonyms
- candid, direct, forthcoming, forthright, foursquare, freehearted, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, out-front, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, unguarded, unreserved, up-front
- Antonyms
- dissembling, uncandid, unforthcoming
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