forward

[ fawr-werd ]

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adverbAlso for·wards (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: The chest-high snow made forward motion almost impossible.
being in a condition of advancement; well-advanced: It was quite forward in the season when we finished our planting.

presumptuous, impertinent, or bold: That girl is a rude, forward child.
situated in the front or forepart: The bow is the forward part of the ship.
of or relating to the future; for the future or forward delivery: In August the hog packer was offering a forward price of $1.81/kg for hogs delivered in September.
lying ahead or to the front: Take the forward path.
radical or extreme, as persons or opinions: The group represents a forward trend in liberal thought.
standing out from others (sometimes used in combination):These fashion-forward celebrities set the trends for the rest of us.Sage is an herb with a strong, forward flavor.
ready, prompt, or eager.

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: He asked me to forward his mail while he’s in Japan.
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.

Verb Phrases

put forward. put (def. 31).

Idioms about forward

pay it forward. pay¹ (def. 34).
put one's best foot forward. foot (def. 39).

Origin of forward

First recorded 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. 8. See bold.

Other words for forward

14	willing, earnest, zealous
8	assuming, impudent
10	early, preliminary, future, premature
12	unconventional, progressive
18	further, foster

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Opposites for forward

backward

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Other words from forward

for·ward·a·ble, adjective
for·ward·ly, adverb
o·ver·for·ward, adjective
o·ver·for·ward·ly, adverb
o·ver·for·ward·ness, noun
re·for·ward, verb (used with object)

Words that may be confused with forward

foreword, forward , forwards, froward

Words Nearby forward

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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 | THE 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 | THE 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 | THE 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 | THE 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 | THE 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 impudent: a forward remark
well developed or advanced, esp in physical, material, or intellectual growth or development: forward 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; forth: the witness came forward

verb(tr)

to send forward or pass on to an ultimate destination: the letter was forwarded from a previous address
to advance, help, or promote: to forward one's career

bookbinding to prepare (a book) for the finisher

Origin of forward

Old English foreweard

Derived forms of forward

forwardly, adverb

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Other Idioms and Phrases with forward

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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