forward

/ˈfɔrwərd/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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