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- Dictionaryforward/ˈfɔːwəd/
adverb
- 1. in the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front: "he started up the engine and the car moved forward" Similar
- 2. onward so as to make progress: "the signing of the treaty is a big step forward" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. directed or facing towards the front or the direction that one is facing or travelling: "forward flight" Similar Opposite
- 2. relating to the future: "a twelve-month forward forecast" Similar
noun
- 1. an attacking player in football, hockey, or other sports.
- 2. agreements to trade specified assets, typically currency, at a specified price at a certain future date.
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 · 1. a. : near, being at, or belonging to the forepart. the forward section of the main deck. b. : situated in advance. Baggage is carried in the forward cars of the train. 2. a. : strongly inclined : ready. always forward to criticize his neighbors. b.
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 means in a position near the front of something such as a building or a vehicle. The best seats are in the aisle and as far forward as possible. The other car had a 3-inch lower driving seat and had its engine mounted further forward. Forward is also an adjective. Reinforcements were needed to allow more troops to move to forward positions.
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.
toward the goal or area that is defended by your opponent: The player launched the ball forward in the hope of catching the defenders off guard. The army pushed forward in the direction of the enemy camp. Fewer examples. She leaned forward to pet the dog but quickly drew back when she saw its teeth. She moved her castle forward three squares.
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.
the activity of planning or thinking about something for the future. too confident or too friendly with people you do not know. forward. verb [ T ] uk / ˈfɔːwəd / us. to send a letter, email, etc that you have received to someone else: Could you forward my mail to me while I'm away? See also. fast-forward. forward. noun [ C ]
Definition of forward verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
forward. adverb. NAmE//ˈfɔrwərd// jump to other results. 1(alsoforwards)toward a place or position that is in frontShe leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.He took two steps forward.They ran forward to welcome her.oppositeback,backward. Take your English to the next level.
