upfront

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Adjective upfront has 1 sense

upfront - frank and honest; "he was upfront about his intentions"
Antonym: indirect (indirect, via direct)

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Upfront

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Being frank or honest; straightforward.

Sample Sentence: She appreciated his upfront attitude and sincerity.

Sense 2:

Paid or settled in advance; not deferred.

Sample Sentence: The contractor demanded an upfront payment before starting the project.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Used to describe an action or arrangement done in advance, prior to the main event.

Sample Sentence: The event planners had to pay the performers upfront to secure their attendance.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

An initial payment made in advance.

Sample Sentence: The tenant provided an upfront of two months' rent when signing the lease.

Sense 2:

A straightforward and honest manner or behavior.

Sample Sentence: The politician spoke with upfront during the town hall meeting, earning the respect of the audience.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To pay or settle something in advance.

Sample Sentence: The company upfronted the cost of the employee's business trip.

Sense 2:

To provide information or details beforehand.

Sample Sentence: The manager upfronted the project requirements during the team meeting.