front-loaded
Heavy at start
Front-loaded describes something weighted toward the beginning.
A front-loaded payment schedule puts larger amounts early.
A front-loaded washing machine has its door on the front rather than top.
Front-loaded questions contain assumptions that bias the answer.
To front-load work is to complete the hardest parts first: We front-loaded the project so we could coast toward the deadline.
Occurring before expected
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- prioritizedOrdered by importance
- beginningInitial stage of something
- initialName's opening letter
early-stage · kickoff · commencement · outset · preliminary · introductory · opening · head-start
Direct and honest
- prepaidSettled in advance
- advanceMove or progress forward
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- lump-sumEntire amount together
prepayment · outlay · ante · amortization · balloon · financing · installment
Acting before problems arise
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- anticipatoryFeeling or showing expectation
- planningArranging for future events
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
prioritization · preparation · long-term · roadmap · foundational · groundwork · investment
Of great mass
- intensiveConcentrated and thorough
- demandingRequiring great effort
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- weightedMade intentionally heavier
burdened · compressed · crunch · deadline-driven · overburdened · taxed · sprint · ramp-up
early
Occurring before expected
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- prioritizedOrdered by importance
- beginningInitial stage of something
initial · early-stage · kickoff · commencement · outset · preliminary · introductory · opening · head-start · accelerated
upfront
Direct and honest
lump-sum · prepayment · outlay · ante · amortization · balloon · financing · installment
proactive
Acting before problems arise
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- anticipatoryFeeling or showing expectation
- planningArranging for future events
forecasting · prioritization · preparation · long-term · roadmap · foundational · groundwork · investment
heavy
Of great mass
- intensiveConcentrated and thorough
- demandingRequiring great effort
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
weighted · burdened · compressed · crunch · deadline-driven · overburdened · taxed · sprint · ramp-up