forward
/ˈfɔrwərd/
adverb
- Toward the front or in the direction one is facing.
- The car moved forward slowly through the fog.
- Please step forward when your name is called.
- She leaned forward to hear what he was saying.
- Toward a future time; ahead in time.
- The meeting has been moved forward to Tuesday.
- We need to look forward and plan for next year.
- From that day forward, they became best friends.
- Toward a more advanced or improved state.
- She pushed forward with her career goals.
- Technology has come forward in leaps and bounds.
- The project is moving forward despite the challenges.
Antonyms
adjective
- Located at or near the front.
- The forward seats on the plane have more legroom.
- Please sit in the forward section of the bus.
- The forward part of the ship was damaged in the storm.
- Moving or tending to move ahead; advancing.
- He took a forward step in his career by getting a promotion.
- The company has a forward strategy for growth.
- The forward momentum of the team was unstoppable.
- Too confident or bold in a way that is not appropriate.
- His forward comments made everyone uncomfortable.
- She was too forward in asking for a raise on her first day.
- It was forward of him to invite himself to the party.
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noun
- A player in sports such as basketball, soccer, or hockey whose primary role is to attack and score goals.
- He plays as a forward for the national soccer team.
- Our team's forward is known for her speed and accuracy.
- The forward scored two goals in the first half.
verb
- To send a letter, email, or package on to a new address or recipient.
- She forwarded the package to her sister in Chicago.
- Please forward any mail to my new address.
- I will forward the email to the manager for review.
- To help something progress or develop.
- He used his influence to forward the charity's cause.
- The new policy aims to forward economic growth.
- The grant will forward research into renewable energy.
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