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in the front vs on the front

Both 'in the front' and 'on the front' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the front' is used when referring to a position inside a space or area, while 'on the front' is used when referring to a position on the surface of something.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 3684 views

in the front

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a position inside a space or area.

Use 'in the front' when describing something located inside a space or area, such as 'The keys are in the front pocket of my bag.'

Examples:

The children sat in the front row of the classroom.
She placed the book in the front of the shelf.
The restaurant is in the front of the building.
There is a small garden in the front of the house.
The important documents are in the front drawer.

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-All right, free in the front.
It's two fingers in the front, Einstein.
O The vehicle shall be fitted with an adequate system in the front.
The vehicle shall be fitted with an adequate system in the front.
The vehicle shall be fitted with an adequate system in the front.
She sat in the front seat beside him.
I'm installing security cameras in the front and back of this place.
Fire department said it started in the front.
All right, get in the front, Claudia.
Calvin, you're here in the front.
There's three in the front rightaway.
Right, I reckon we'll get another four in the front.
All the cash is in the front truck.
The two in the front died instantly.
And right in the front is the electronic jellyfish.
Right in the front, first seat.
I made our bed in the front room today.
- Shame we can't walk in the front door.
The curtains in the front office... they're open again.
So there's a library in the front. Yes.

Alternatives:

at the front
near the front
towards the front
by the front
close to the front

on the front

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a position on the surface of something.

Use 'on the front' when describing something located on the surface of an object or area, such as 'There is a logo on the front of the T-shirt.'

Examples:

The title is on the front cover of the book.
There is a scratch on the front bumper of the car.
The address is on the front of the envelope.
The design is on the front of the building.
The button is on the front of the shirt.

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Most men were fighting on the front.
And then... there were voices on the front steps.
Weston, you're on the front gun.
Moongchi has a scar on the front paw.
Games where the numbers are printed on the front.
It had that long part on the front.
Brother is meant to be on the front, not me.
Purse is on the front seat.
Charles has a bike with a little basket on the front.
I want to get the weight on the front tyre.
They're needed back on the front.
Got a blown-out tire on the front passenger side.
Only thing he asked for was an upgrade on the front lock.
Copy got eyes on the front entrance.
Top contender is hooking your necklace on the front gate and pushing up.
Traces of Corinne Franks's blood on the front bumper.
Get on the front desk and handle any walk-in tips.
White pyjamas... with a little mouse embroidered on the front.
This florin, with our seal on the front...
Use the rubber stoppers on the front.

Alternatives:

at the front
near the front
towards the front
by the front
close to the front

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