Definition

A linguistic term that refers to a situation where a front vowel replaces a back vowel in a word's inflected form, or a similar vowel sound change in dialects compared to a standard language.

Example

The fronting of vowels can change the way words are pronounced in different dialects.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about fronting in linguistics?

Yeah, I read something about it; it's pretty interesting!

I find it fascinating how dialects can change vowel sounds through fronting.

Absolutely! It really shows how languages evolve over time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To be in a position that is at the front or to lead in a particular situation.

Example

She is fronting the new marketing campaign for the company.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how he's been fronting his new project?

Yeah, he really seems confident about it.

I think it's great that he's fronting it all on his own.

Root Explanation

Fronting → It is formed from "front" (from Old French *front*, meaning the forehead or front part) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form gerunds or present participles). The word "fronting" refers to the act of facing forward or presenting something at the front.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'front' as the part that faces forward, and remember that 'fronting' means to present or face something at the front.

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