forward
toward the front: Let's move forward so we can hear better.
into view or consideration; out; forth: He brought forward several good suggestions.
toward the bow or front of a vessel or aircraft.
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.
situated in the front or forepart: The bow is the forward part of the ship.
of or relating to the future; for the future or forward delivery: In August the hog packer was offering a forward price of $1.81/kg for hogs delivered in September.
lying ahead or to the front: Take the forward path.
radical or extreme, as persons or opinions: The group represents a forward trend in liberal thought.
standing out from others (sometimes used in combination):These fashion-forward celebrities set the trends for the rest of us.Sage is an herb with a strong, forward flavor.
ready, prompt, or eager.
Sports.
a player stationed in advance of others on a team.
Football. a lineman.
Basketball. either of two players stationed in the forecourt.
Finance. something bought, as a security, for future delivery.
to send forward; transmit, especially to a new address: He asked me to forward his mail while he’s in Japan.
to advance or help onward; promote: The training will help to forward your career.
to advance or play a cassette, digital recording, slide projector, etc., in the forward direction: Forward through the first few ballads to get to the dance tracks on this album.
put forward. put (def. 31).
Idioms about forward
pay it forward. pay1 (def. 34).
put one's best foot forward. foot (def. 39).
Origin of forward
1synonym study For forward
Other words for forward
Opposites for forward
Other words from forward
- for·ward·a·ble, adjective
- for·ward·ly, adverb
- o·ver·for·ward, adjective
- o·ver·for·ward·ly, adverb
- o·ver·for·ward·ness, noun
- re·for·ward, verb (used with object)
Words that may be confused with forward
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How to use forward in a sentence
It just feels like we’re always taking two steps forward and one back.
‘Can’t eat a gift card’: Rural food banks fight to put turkeys on the table | Kyle Swenson | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostI feel good about where I’m at, and where we’re at as a team and moving forward.
Cowboys QB Andy Dalton says covid-19 ‘hit me hard’ after concussion | Des Bieler | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostHe said the number of victims was astonishing, not only because of how many people came forward, but because of how many others didn’t.
Boy Scouts must settle 95,000 abuse claims by next summer — or risk running out of cash | Samantha Schmidt | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostHe said the outdoor portion of the event could probably go forward if guests wore masks and practiced social distancing, but balls and other indoor events could turn into superspreader events.
What will Inauguration Day look like amid a pandemic? | Emily Davies, Justin Jouvenal | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostMoving forward, they will rarely have to factor distance into those decisions.
Nationals have a new Class AAA affiliate in Rochester Red Wings | Jesse Dougherty | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post
But an email dated July 10 from Ambassador King to Bennett (who then forwarded it to Lynton), says otherwise.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Say Studio Exec Picked Kim Jong-Un as the Villain of ‘The Interview’ | William Boot | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPascal then forwarded to email to Adam Sandler and his team.
Shocking New Reveals From Sony Hack: J. Law, Pitt, Clooney, and Star Wars | William Boot | December 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe journalist in London forwarded the warning to Alex, too, and he finally decided to go home.
Anyone trying the old number would be auto-forwarded to my new number.
You always knew when someone fast-forwarded through one of your sketches on TiVo.
Bill Hader Is Sad to Leave ‘Saturday Night Live’ (and Stefon) Behind | Kevin Fallon | September 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIf it is drawn on a bank outside, the check must be forwarded for presentment at the latest on the day after it is received.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe same day, chance had it, he received word from her, forwarded from the Semiramis Hotel in Cairo.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodIn due course indemnity claims were forwarded to the military authorities, who rejected them all.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanSome of the seed was sent to the collector of Kaira, who forwarded a sample of the tobacco grown from it.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.The quality is the best of the Philippines; it is all forwarded in leaf to the capital.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.
British Dictionary definitions for forward
/ (ˈfɔːwəd) /
directed or moving ahead
lying or situated in or near the front part of something
presumptuous, pert, or impudent: a forward remark
well developed or advanced, esp in physical, material, or intellectual growth or development: forward ideas
archaic (often postpositive) ready, eager, or willing
of or relating to the future or favouring change; progressive
(in combination): forward-looking
finance realting to fulfilment at a future date
NZ (of an animal) in good condition
an email that has been sent to one recipient and then forwarded to another
(in American football) a lineman
an attacking player in any of various sports, such as soccer, hockey, or basketball
a variant of forwards
(ˈfɔːwəd, nautical history ˈfɒrəd) towards the front or bow of an aircraft or ship
into prominence or a position of being subject to public scrutiny; out; forth: the witness came forward
to send forward or pass on to an ultimate destination: the letter was forwarded from a previous address
to advance, help, or promote: to forward one's career
bookbinding to prepare (a book) for the finisher
Origin of forward
1Derived forms of forward
- forwardly, adverb
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Other Idioms and Phrases with forward
see backward and forward; carry forward; come forward; from this day forward; know like a book (backwards and forwards); look forward; put forward; put one's best foot forward; set forward.
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