forward

[ fawr-werd ]

/ ˈfɔr wərd /

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adverb Also forwards (for defs. 1, 2)

toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward.

toward the front: Let's move forward so we can hear better.

into view or consideration; out; forth: He brought forward several good suggestions.

toward the bow or front of a vessel or aircraft.

ahead (defs. 4, 5).

adjective

directed toward a point in advance; moving ahead; onward: a forward motion.

being in a condition of advancement; well-advanced: It was quite forward in the season when we finished our planting.

ready, prompt, or eager.

presumptuous, impertinent, or bold: a rude, forward child.

situated in the front or forepart: the forward part of the ship.

of or relating to the future; for the future or forward delivery: forward buying; a forward price.

lying ahead or to the front: Take the forward path.

radical or extreme, as persons or opinions: the forward trend in certain liberal thought.

standing out from others (sometimes used in combination):fashion-forward celebrities; an herb with a strong, forward flavor.

noun

Sports.

a player stationed in advance of others on a team.
Football. a lineman.
Basketball. either of two players stationed in the forecourt.

Finance. something bought, as a security, for future delivery.

verb (used with object)

to send forward; transmit, especially to a new address: to forward a letter.

to advance or help onward; promote: The training will help to forward your career.

verb (used without object)

to advance or play a cassette, digital recording, slide projector, etc., in the forward direction: Forward through the first few ballads to get to the dance tracks on this album.

OTHER WORDS FOR forward

8 willing, earnest, zealous.

9 assuming, impudent.

11 early, preliminary, future, premature.

13 unconventional, progressive.

18 further, foster.

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OPPOSITES FOR forward

6 backward.

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Origin of forward

before 900; Middle English; Old English for(e)weard.See fore¹, -ward

synonym study for forward

1. Forward, onward both indicate a direction toward the front or a movement in a frontward direction. Forward applies to any movement toward what is or is conceived to be the front or a goal: to face forward; to move forward in the aisles. Onward applies to any movement in continuance of a course: to march onward toward a goal. 9. See bold.

OTHER WORDS FROM forward

for·ward·a·ble, adjectivefor·ward·ly, adverbo·ver·for·ward, adjectiveo·ver·for·ward·ly, adverb

o·ver·for·ward·ness, nounre·for·ward, verb (used with object)

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH forward

foreword, forward , forwards, froward

Words nearby forward

forty-three, forty-two, forty winks, forum, For want of a nail the kingdom was lost, forward, forward bias, forward delivery, forward echelon, forwarder, forward exchange

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How to use forward in a sentence

Moving forward, you can also use the competitor analysis data to create your campaigns.
Five ways to use machine learning in digital marketing|Birbahadur Kathayat|February 12, 2021|Search Engine Watch
As world leaders step forward to take the Covid-19 jab in their countries, prime minister Modi will likely take the shot only in the second phase of India’s rollout.
Why has Narendra Modi not taken the Covid-19 vaccine yet?|Manavi Kapur|February 12, 2021|Quartz
The communication and the fact that we’re all working together as a team — I interpret that as the trust that’s built here — will help us going forward.
NFL begins an uncertain offseason, with questions about vaccines, the salary cap and more|Mark Maske|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
There’s no source on its own that can push out any single path forward.
Axios-Ipsos poll: No shared path back to normal|Margaret Talev|February 9, 2021|Axios

Jairus Hamilton, a 6-8 forward, started in Morsell’s place alongside Scott and Galin Smith as Turgeon opted for three forwards.
Maryland misses a chance to boost its NCAA tournament hopes with a loss to No. 4 Ohio State|Emily Giambalvo|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
What if you just want eyes on the back of your head, you want forward and rear-facing cameras?
All Your Internet Boyfriends Are Taken: Gosling, Cumberbatch, and now Joseph Gordon-Levitt|Melissa Leon|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So just looking forward to taking our sweet ass time with this next one.
Deer Tick's John McCauley on Ten Years in Rock and Roll|James Joiner|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
His speeches, which he wrote himself, were frequently brilliant, even if they too often pointed backward instead of forward.
President Cuomo Would’ve Been a Lion|Jonathan Alter|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
My ball bounced back and the rock rolled just a little bit forward.
Lost For Thousands of Strokes: 'Desert Golfing' Is 'Angry Birds' as Modern Art|Alec Kubas-Meyer|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
You would only see it for a second, but it would drive you forward.
Lost For Thousands of Strokes: 'Desert Golfing' Is 'Angry Birds' as Modern Art|Alec Kubas-Meyer|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He reached forward and took her hands, and if Mrs. Vivian had come in she would have seen him kneeling at her daughter's feet.
Confidence|Henry James
They came forward, a little timidly, and their latest visitor held out a hand to each.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman
A distinguished-looking man, evidently vested with authority, bustled forward and addressed him, civilly enough.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Ollie saw someone standing before it, bending slightly forward in the pose of expectation.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
As Felipe approached, the old man's face beamed with pleasure, and he came forward totteringly, leaning on a staff in each hand.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson

British Dictionary definitions for forward

forward

/ (ˈfɔːwəd) /

adjective

directed or moving ahead

lying or situated in or near the front part of something

presumptuous, pert, or impudenta forward remark

well developed or advanced, esp in physical, material, or intellectual growth or developmentforward ideas

archaic (often postpositive) ready, eager, or willing

of or relating to the future or favouring change; progressive
(in combination)forward-looking

finance realting to fulfilment at a future date

NZ (of an animal) in good condition

noun

an email that has been sent to one recipient and then forwarded to another
(in American football) a lineman

an attacking player in any of various sports, such as soccer, hockey, or basketball

adverb

a variant of forwards

(ˈfɔːwəd, nautical history ˈfɒrəd) towards the front or bow of an aircraft or ship

into prominence or a position of being subject to public scrutiny; out; forththe witness came forward

verb (tr)

to send forward or pass on to an ultimate destinationthe letter was forwarded from a previous address

to advance, help, or promoteto forward one's career

bookbinding to prepare (a book) for the finisher

Derived forms of forward

forwardly, adverb

Word Origin for forward

Old English foreweard

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forward

see backward and forward; carry forward; come forward; from this day forward; know like a book (backwards and forwards); look forward; put forward; put one's best foot forward; set forward.

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