1) the part of a view nearest to the observer; the most noticeable position (foreground)
2) the land nearest the sea (seashore)
at a short distance
near, nearby
(of things in pairs, front and back) at the front; to come into a position of importance, prominence
in the front
close and familiar; to have sexual intercourse; most private and personal; a close friend
friendly, devoted
immediately after another or others in order or time
coming immediately after in space, time, order