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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Those absences led the Kings to play with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
From Los Angeles Times
The backwardation seen in pricing for physical silver in London’s over-the-counter market at present — whereby short-term or spot pricing is higher than forwards — is the highest in decades, according to Campbell.
From MarketWatch
In a later exchange, in March 2002, Maxwell forwards an email to [email protected], which begins: "Thought you would like to see what I sent."
From BBC
Bowen hasn't been a fashionable choice this season after his move from midfielder to striker, but five goals and two assists has been enough to make him the fourth-highest points scorer among forwards.
From BBC
"It's a bit like if you get a paperclip and bend it forwards, bend it backwards. It's OK for a bit - but eventually it will break."
From BBC
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