Definition

The front or upper side of something.

Example

The foreside of the building was beautifully decorated.

Conversation

Did you see the foreside of that new building downtown?

Yeah, it looks really impressive from the front!

I think they did a great job with the design on the foreside.

Absolutely, it really stands out compared to the others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'foreside' is formed from 'fore-' (meaning before or in front of) and 'side' (from Old English 'side', meaning a position or surface). Together, these parts describe a position that is in front or before something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'side' as a position — this helps you remember that 'foreside' refers to the side that is in front.

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