First, the pronunciation is different
before
Pronunciation: English [? hed? Five]? Beauty [? hed? Five]?
in front of
Pronunciation: English [? n fr? nt? Five]? Beauty [? n fr? nt? Five]?
Second, the meaning is different.
before
Interpretation: prep. (time, space) in? Forward, forward, forward.
in front of
Interpretation: In? Front.
Third, the usage is different.
before
Usage: Being ahead of others in ability and technology, that is, being ahead of others and surpassing others, is a dynamic behavior.
in front of
Usage: it is in front of the position, so it is static.
Extended data synonyms: in front, in front.
In front of ...
Pronunciation: English [? n? Fred? nt? Five]? Beauty [? n? Fred? nt? Five]?
Interpretation: In? In front, in front.
For example: we? Just? Found? Answer? Dead? Body? Are you online? That? Front? Yes? Yours House. ?
We just found a body in front of your house.
Second, at the forefront.
Pronunciation: English [? t? f? (r)]? Beauty [? t? f? r]?
Interpretation: In the front.
For example: Tom? Standing? Where is it? That? fore? Yes? That? Line. ?
Tom is the captain of this team.