forwards

[fawr-werdz]

adverb

1. forward.

forwards

/ ˈfɔːwədz /

adverb

1. towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp in space but also in time

2. towards the front

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwards¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; forward + -s ¹

Example Sentences

Borthwick was Jones' forwards coach during the Australian's most successful spell with England, and the pair similarly combined to help Japan to a landmark win over South Africa at the 2015 World Cup.

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They described a revolving-door pattern of going backwards and forwards between NHS services for different treatments, with their daughter improving and then repeatedly relapsing.

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But it is often the forwards who are talked about, and for good reason.

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But the Newcastle head coach will have taken immense encouragement from the contribution of his forwards.

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She hesitates for about 30 seconds, walking backwards and forwards.

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