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- Dictionaryfor·ward/ˈfôrwərd/
adverb
- 1. in the direction that one is facing or traveling; toward the front: "he started up the engine and the car moved forward" Similar
- 2. onward so as to make progress; toward a successful conclusion: "there's no way forward for the relationship" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. directed or facing toward the front or the direction that one is facing or traveling: "forward flight" Similar Opposite
- 2. relating to or concerned with the future: "a twelve-month forward forecast" Similar
noun
- 1. an attacking player in basketball, hockey, or other sports.
- 2. short for forward contract
verb
- 1. send (a letter or email) on to a further destination: "my emails were forwarded to a friend" Similar
- 2. help to advance (something); promote: "the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology" Similar
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Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of FORWARD is near, being at, or belonging to the forepart. How to use forward in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Forward.
FORWARD definition: 1. towards the direction that is in front of you: 2. towards the goal or area that is defended by…. Learn more.
Forward definition: toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead. See examples of FORWARD used in a sentence.
forward applies to any movement toward what is or is conceived to be the front or a goal: to face forward; to move forward in the aisles. onward applies to any movement in continuance of a course: to march onward toward a goal.
Forward is the direction ahead of you, or toward the front of something. It can also be a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team. Forward can be a direction of either space or time, and also implies progress.
FORWARD meaning: 1. towards the direction that is in front of you: 2. towards the goal or area that is defended by…. Learn more.
a. Being ahead of current economic, political, or technological trends; progressive: a forward concept. b. Deviating radically from convention or tradition; extreme. 5. Exceptionally advanced; precocious. 6. Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future: a rise in the forward price of corn. adv. or for·wards (-wərdz) 1.