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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"Regarding Sunday, unfortunately that doesn't apply with the 1am start but going forwards we are absolutely backing our pubs so people can watch and support our lads, and it's coming home hopefully."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
In the forwards, George Martin makes his first England start since the 2025 Six Nations, joining Alex Coles in the second row with Ollie Chessum on the blindside flank.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
This opened up space for wide forwards Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford to receive the ball in a one-against-one situation.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
"It can hover like a helicopter, fly forwards like an aircraft, but equally brake in midair or fly backwards," marketing chief Andrea Marchsteiner told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
She swung her legs backwards and forwards and stared into space.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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