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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However, the team’s ceiling will rest on the influence of new forwards Brandon Ingram and Rui Hachimura.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Kings are also counting on young forwards Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere, both 24, to take the next step in their development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
"Her head could only grow forwards and backwards, it wasn't circular like a brain, so they put part of the skull at the side to make her a more normal-shaped head," explains Bethany.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Bryan Mbeumo: A lot of strong runs but, like many Man Utd forwards, nowhere near his best.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
So when I saw Tommy a few places ahead of me, I waved him over—the rule being that though you couldn’t jump the queue going forwards it was fine to go back.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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