upfront

/ʌpˈfɹʌnt/adj
High School
1

Honest, frank and straightforward.

2

Open, admitted, out.

3

In a forward, leading or frontward position.

4

Of money, paid in advance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing