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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Leeds are also considering back-up options for forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha and have also been linked with Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, if Lucas Perri joins Torino on loan as expected.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
When the pass finds one of these forwards, they have then been able to play first-time balls into the wide players in space.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Steph Houghton: Rashford staying would be a massive bonus because we know his quality and he has a different skillset to a lot of the forwards they have already.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Also, there are plenty of other cheap forwards to choose from before resorting to Isidor.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Wingers and forwards are not allowed to be friends.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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