Translation
in front, ahead, before
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin de in ante, a stacking of the prepositions de, in and ante ('before, in front of'). It means 'in front, ahead'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- de in ante
- English cognates
- ante, anterior
Examples
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There is a large park right in front of the building where I work.
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Do not talk about that in front of the children, it is not appropriate for them.
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The runner ahead already has a minute's lead over the group.
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Park the car in front of the garage and wait for me.
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I have the whole summer ahead of me to rest.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 10: delante, cenar, permiso and 7 more words.