The difference between In back of and In front of

When used as prepositions, in back of means behind, whereas in front of means at or near the front part of (something).


check bellow for the other definitions of In back of and In front of

  1. In back of as a preposition (North America):

    behind

  1. In front of as a preposition:

    At or near the front part of (something).

  2. In front of as a preposition:

    In the presence of, in view of (someone).

    Examples:

    "Not in front of the children!"

  3. In front of as a preposition:

    Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).

    Examples:

    "I'll take the one in front of the black one."