What is another word for the front line?

Pronunciation: [ðə fɹˈʌnt lˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

"The front line" is a term often used to refer to the first and most important position in a battle or conflict. However, this phrase can also be replaced with several synonyms such as "the forefront", "the vanguard", "the cutting edge", "the leading edge", or "the tip of the spear". These terms all convey the idea of being at the forefront of a battle or struggle, where one is most exposed to danger and risk. The use of these synonyms allows for variety and helps to avoid repetition in language, while still conveying the same message of being at the forefront of a conflict.

Synonyms for The front line:

What are the hypernyms for The front line?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    battle line, skirmish line, forward position, confrontation line.

Famous quotes with The front line

  • From each one of them rose separate columns of smoke, meeting in a pall overhead, and through the smoke came stabbing flashes of fire as German shells burst with thudding shocks of sound. This was the front line of battle.
    Philip Gibbs
  • It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
    Nelson Mandela
  • With a nation at war against terrorism and our men and women on the front line defending our homeland from abroad, resources need to be prioritized and allocated properly.
    Jeff Miller
  • Moreover, broad plans commensurate with our national purpose and resources would bring conviction of our power to every soldier in the front line, to the nations associated with us in the war, and to the enemy.
    Kelly Miller
  • The number of medals on an officer's breast varies in inverse proportion to the square of the distance of his duties from the front line.
    Charles Edward Montague

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