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forwards

American  
[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /

adverb

  1. forward.

forwards British  
/ ˈfɔːwədz /

adverb

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

  2. towards the front

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Etymology

Origin of forwards

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

Example Sentences

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He described the relative speeds of pandemic-era development as like "interstellar travelling -- inside, China had leapt forwards while outside, global carmakers lagged".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Equally, beyond Russo, it is fair to point out Slegers rotates her forwards regularly and having quality options is crucial for success in modern football.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Last month, Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell apologised for similar incidents across the chain and said: "We're working really really hard to make sure that we get this right going forwards."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

On 30 March, Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, said: "We're working really really hard to make sure that we get this right going forwards."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Simon looked at them both, saying nothing but nodding till his black hair flopped backwards and forwards: his face was glowing.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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