upfront
pronunciation
How to pronounce upfront in British English:
UK [ˌʌpˈfrʌnt]
How to pronounce upfront in American English:
US [ˈʌpˈfrʌnt]
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- Adjective:
- frank and honest
Word Origin
- upfront (adj.)
- 1932, up front "in the front," from up + front (n.). Meaning "honest, open" is from 1970; that of "paid in advance" is from 1967.
Example
- 1. Admittedly , a college education demands pretty hefty costs upfront .
- 2. And it 's upfront about what you pay .
- 3. Thanks to the internet , there are fewer upfront costs .
- 4. Getting the money upfront will improve our cash flow significantly .
- 5. Perhaps that seems unromantic , so I have a better idea simply secure payment in kind upfront .