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vanward

/ˈvænwərd/
adjective
  1. Located at or relating to the front or leading position, especially in a military formation.
    • The vanward scouts reported no enemy activity ahead.
    • The vanward troops advanced first into the valley.
    • The general positioned his best soldiers in the vanward ranks.
Synonyms
leading
Antonyms
rearward
adverb
  1. Toward the front or forward position.
    • The ship moved vanward into the open sea.
    • The cavalry rode vanward to clear the path.
    • The soldiers marched vanward through the dense forest.
Synonyms
forward
Antonyms
rearward