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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Be in front of someone & face someone

What is the difference between "to be in front of someone/something" and "to face someone/something"?

Also, are there any cases in which the two phrases interchange?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime What is the difference between "to be in front of someone/something" and "to face someone/something"? They could be the same. You could be facing a building in front of it.

  • teal lime What is the difference between "to be in front of someone/something" and "to face someone/something"?
  • They could be the same.
  • You could be facing a building in front of it.
  • However, you can be in front of a building and yet have your back to it.
  • Or you could also face the back of a building.
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teal limeWhat is the difference between "to be in front of someone/something" and "to face someone/something"?

They could be the same. You could be facing a building in front of it. However, you can be in front of a building and yet have your back to it. Or you could also face the back of a building.

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