False Front

Pronunciation: /fɔls frʌnt/

Definitions of false front

noun a deceptive appearance or facade that hides the true nature of something

Example Sentences

A1 The house had a false front that made it look bigger than it actually was.

A2 The company used a false front to hide their unethical business practices.

B1 The politician's false front fooled many people into believing he was honest.

B2 The store's false front was designed to attract customers with its grand appearance.

C1 The elaborate false front of the building concealed its true purpose as a secret government facility.

C2 The criminal organization operated behind a false front of a legitimate business, fooling even the authorities.

Examples of false front in a Sentence

formal The building had a false front that made it appear larger than it actually was.

informal The shop's false front made it look fancier than it really is.

slang That store's false front is just for show.

figurative He put up a false front of confidence to hide his insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of false front

• past tense: false fronted
• plural: false fronts
• comparative: more false front
• superlative: most false front
• present tense: false fronts
• future tense: will false front
• perfect tense: has false fronted
• continuous tense: is false fronting
• singular: false front
• positive degree: false front
• infinitive: to false front
• gerund: false fronting
• participle: false fronted

Origin and Evolution of false front

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'false front' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in architecture to describe a facade that conceals the true nature of a building, the term 'false front' has evolved to also refer to deceptive appearances or behaviors in various contexts.