forwards
Americanadverb
adverb
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towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp in space but also in time
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towards the front
Etymology
Origin of forwards
Example Sentences
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When Russo does play in the attacking midfield role behind a striker, she can serve those ahead of her, and she acknowledges the qualities of her fellow forwards in making her job easier.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Ainslie told the BBC last year that splitting with Ineos after the "fallout" was "a difficult decision" but stemmed from "different opinions on how to move forwards with the team".
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The bureau collects complaints and forwards almost all of them to the companies, requiring a response.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Ireland achieving their fourth Triple Crown in five years is reflected in the selection of centre Stuart McCloskey and forwards Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
He had more spending money than most boys and he knew Julius Caesar backwards, forwards, and upside-down.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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