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   For·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 aheadforwardsonwardsonwardonfurther
   • ▪ in or toward the bow or nose of a ship or aircraft.
   • ▪ in the normal order or sequence: "the number was the same backward as forward"
   • 2. onward so as to make progress; toward a successful conclusion: "there's no way forward for the relationship" Similar moving forwardsmoving aheadonwardadvancingprogressingprogressiveOpposite backward
   • ▪ into a position of prominence or notice: "he is pushing forward a political ally" Similar toward the frontfrontwardsoutforthinto viewinto the openinto public noticeinto prominence
   • 3. toward the future; ahead in time: "from that day forward, the assembly was at odds with us" Similar onwardonwardsonforthforwardsfor everinto eternityuntil now
   • ▪ to an earlier time: "the special issue has been moved forward to winter"

   adjective

   • 1. directed or facing toward the front or the direction that one is facing or traveling: "forward flight" Similar moving forwardsmoving aheadonwardadvancingprogressingprogressiveOpposite backward
   • ▪ positioned near the enemy lines: "troops moved to the forward areas" Similar frontadvanceforemostheadleadingfrontalOpposite rear
   • ▪ situated in or toward the bow or nose of a ship or aircraft: "the forward cargo doors"
   • ▪ (of a voltage applied to a semiconductor junction) in the direction which allows significant current to flow.
   • 2. relating to or concerned with the future: "a twelve-month forward forecast" Similar futureforward-lookingfor the futureprospective
   • 3. moving or tending onward to a successful conclusion: "the decision is a forward step"
   • ▪ developing or acting earlier than expected or required; advanced or precocious: "an alarmingly forward yet painfully vulnerable child" Similar advancedwell advancedearlyprematureprecociousOpposite late
   • 4. (of a person) bold or familiar in manner, especially in a presumptuous way: "I am not usually a forward sort of person" Similar boldbrazenbrazen-facedbarefacedbrashshamelessimmodestaudaciousdaringpresumptuouspresumingassumingfamiliaroverfamiliarirreverentover-assertiveoverconfidentoverweeningaggressivethrustingpertimpudentimpertinentcheekyinsolentunabashedinformal:brass-neckedcockyfreshOpposite shy

   noun

   • 1. an attacking player in basketball, hockey, or other sports.
   • ▪ an offensive or defensive lineman.
   • 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 send onredirectreaddresspass onpost on
   • ▪ hand over or send (an official document): "their final report was forwarded to the Commanding Officer"
   • ▪ dispatch or send (a document or goods): "we will forward the parcels to you anywhere in the world" Similar senddispatchtransmitcarryconveydeliverremitmailshipfreightpost
   • 2. help to advance (something); promote: "the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology" Similar advancefurtherhastenhurry alongexpediteacceleratespeed upstep upaidassisthelpfosterencouragecontribute topromotefavorsupportbackgive backing tofacilitate

   Word Origin Old Englishforweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).

   Derivatives

   • 1. forwardly adverb

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › forwardForward - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. A forward-thinking person thinks about what will happen in the future.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · If something or someone is put forward, or comes forward, they are suggested or offered as suitable for a particular purpose. Over the years several similar theories have been put forward. Next month the Commission is to bring forward its first proposals for action. He was putting himself forward as a Democrat.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORWARD | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. towards the direction that is in front of you: She leaned forward to make sure I could hear her. Fewer examples. She leaned forward and whispered in my ear. The bus stopped suddenly and the passengers were thrown forward. The car lurched forward before hitting the tree. She took a few steps forward and then started to speak.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › forwardForward - definition of forward by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. At, near, or belonging to the front or forepart; fore: the forward section of the aircraft. b. Located ahead or in advance: kept her eye on the forward horizon. 2. a. Going, tending, or moving toward a position in front: a forward plunge down a flight of stairs. b. Sports Advancing toward an opponent's goal.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFORWARD definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · 1. adverb [ADV after v] If you move or look forward, you move or look in a direction that is in front of you. He came forward with his hand out. "Mr. and Mrs. Selby?" he said. She fell forward on to her face. 2. adverb. Forward means in a position near the front of something such as a building or a vehicle.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › forwardFORWARD Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. directed toward a point in advance; moving ahead; onward: The chest-high snow made forward motion almost impossible. being in a condition of advancement; well-advanced: It was quite forward in the season when we finished our planting. presumptuous, impertinent, or bold: That girl is a rude, forward child.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanforward adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (also forwards) toward a place or position that is in front She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. He took two steps forward. They ran forward to welcome her. opposite back, backward. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.