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departure
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noun
the act of departing
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noun
(= deviation)
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
the deviation from the mean
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noun
(= passing)
euphemistic expressions for death
thousands mourned his passing
for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
the
Determiner
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Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist.
Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book."
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Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special.
Are you the John Smith that I went to school with?
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Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned
The poor are always with us.
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Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs.
You are the best.
front
Noun
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Opposite of back.
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The side of something that faces the direction it normally moves.
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The side of a building with the building's main entrance.
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In meteorology, the area where cold and warm air meet. When they meet it often causes rain to form.
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In military usage:
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#The direction of the enemy.
front
Adjective
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Located at or near the front.
When leaving the house, it is important to lock the front door.
front
Verb
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To lead a group.
The singer Bono fronts the band U2.
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To give something to someone before they can pay for it.
Since Tom did not have any money, Bill fronted him dinner and Tom paid him back the next day.