the state of being placed, situated, in front of one's face.

that part which is just in front.

nearness; proximity.

a secondary plot or incident calculated either to hasten or retart the catastrophe.

first in time or order of development; primary.

from which others are derived; fundamental; elemental; basic; primary.

of or in the first stage of a sequence; elementary; primary.

a man who took primary, initial steps in doing, establishing something.