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Meaning of front money | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Money paid for goods or services in advance, sometimes through an intermediary.
    uncountable
  2. Capital which is required in order to establish a business and begin operations.
    uncountable

Examples

“Near-synonym: down payment”
“"I wouldn't have⟳ given him any front money. I don't trust⟳ him that much."”
“Promoters of SMR deals usually charge investors thousands of dollars in front money to help⟳ them obtain⟳ SMR licenses, and later solicit more money to build⟳ the systems.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

front name Front National front nine front of house front of the house front office

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