forward

/fˈɔːwəd/

/ˈfɔɹwɝd/

[adverb] [adjective] [verb] [noun]

forward

[ADVERB]

to or toward the front

synonyms : forrad

forrard

frontward

frontwards

antonyms : back

forward in time or order or degree

synonyms : forth

onward

in a forward direction

synonyms : ahead

toward the future; forward in time

synonyms : ahead

antonyms : back

near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

synonyms : fore

antonyms : aft

forward

[ADJECTIVE]

facing or directed toward the front

antonyms : backward

used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

antonyms : backward

of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

antonyms : reverse

moving forward

synonyms : advancing

forward-moving

being direct and bold, usually in a way that is not socially appropriate

to forward

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to send an email, letter, etc. that one has received to another person

send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

synonyms : send on

Forward

[NOUN]

a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

the action of advancing or moving ahead through a recorded media file, such as a video or audio track, to a later point in the content

Examples

1. After that, things moved forward at lightning speed.

2. My children look forward to receiving gifts during the winter holidays.

3. He took a big step forward to start his new adventure.

4. We look forward to receiving the payment at your earliest convenience.

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