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Frontally - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Frontally means relating to or directed toward the front, such as a frontal attack or a frontal view. It can also describe something done head-on or directly.

frontally

/ˈfrʌntəli/ /ˈfrʌntəli/

Definition:

Directed or facing straight forward; relating to the front.

Synonyms:

directly, head-on, squarely, straight

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

indirectly, sideways, obliquely

Common Collocations:

attack frontally, approach frontally, confront frontally

Derivatives:

frontal, frontage, frontier

Usage Tips:

Use "frontally" to describe actions or positions directly facing forward or head-on.

Common Phrases:

frontally assault, meet frontally, engage frontally

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "frontalis," meaning "of the forehead" or "frontal."

Examples:

  • 1. The car hit the wall frontally during the crash test.
  • 2. She addressed the issue frontally without avoiding any details.
  • 3. The soldiers advanced frontally toward the enemy's position.
  • 4. The sunlight shone frontally into the room through the large window.

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