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forwards

American  
[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /

adverb

  1. forward.

forwards British  
/ ˈfɔːwədz /

adverb

  1. towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp in space but also in time

  2. towards the front

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Etymology

Origin of forwards

First recorded in 1350–1400; forward + -s 1

Example Sentences

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Forwards Julien Marchand, Emilien Gailleton and Gregory Alldritt added second-half touchdowns, while full-back Tomas Ramos kicked four conversions.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

Forwards Gabriela Jaquez and Angela Dugalic each scored 12 points for UCLA, which outrebounded the Wolverines by five and forced them into 17 turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

Forwards Vivian Iwuchukwu and Laura Williams and guard Rian Forestier round out the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024

Forwards Brett Howden and William Carrier are expected back soon.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

"I am not at all sure that I wish to join either the Forwards or the Up and Doings," said Ruth, quietly, when one of the other Infants asked her what she intended doing.

From Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall or Solving the Campus Mystery by Emerson, Alice B.

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