forward

[ fawr-werd ]

/ ˈfɔr wərd /

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adverb Also forwards (for defs 1, 2)

toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look 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.

ahead(defs 4, 5).

adjective

directed toward a point in advance; moving ahead; onward: a forward motion.

being in a condition of advancement; well-advanced: It was quite forward in the season when we finished our planting.

ready, prompt, or eager.

presumptuous, impertinent, or bold: a rude, forward child.

situated in the front or forepart: the forward part of the ship.

of or relating to the future; for the future or forward delivery: forward buying; a forward price.

lying ahead or to the front: Take the forward path.

radical or extreme, as persons or opinions: the forward trend in certain liberal thought.

standing out from others (sometimes used in combination):fashion-forward celebrities; an herb with a strong, forward flavor.

noun

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.

verb (used with object)

to send forward; transmit, especially to a new address: to forward a letter.

to advance or help onward; promote: The training will help to forward your career.

verb (used without object)

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.

Origin of forward

before 900; Middle English; Old English for(e)weard. See fore¹, -ward

SYNONYMS FOR forward

8 willing, earnest, zealous.

9 assuming, impudent.

11 early, preliminary, future, premature.

13 unconventional, progressive.

18 further, foster.

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ANTONYMS FOR forward

6 backward.

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synonym study for forward

1. Forward, onward both indicate a direction toward the front or a movement in a frontward direction. Forward applies to any movement toward what is or is conceived to be the front or a goal: to face forward; to move forward in the aisles. Onward applies to any movement in continuance of a course: to march onward toward a goal. 9. See bold.

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

foreword forward forwards froward

Words nearby forward

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Example sentences from the Web for forwarded

But an email dated July 10 from Ambassador King to Bennett (who then forwarded it to Lynton), says otherwise.

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Pascal then forwarded to email to Adam Sandler and his team.

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The journalist in London forwarded the warning to Alex, too, and he finally decided to go home.

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Local police have forwarded the case to their “cyber crime” division, Gilbert said, and the FBI may get involved.

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Does an email I am forwarded inviting me to a happy hour next week count as art?

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They are forwarded to Brest, Rennes, and even to Havre; it is the industry of the place, and a large business is done with them.

Over Strand and Field |Gustave Flaubert
These goods of the moving household are laden and forwarded on carts called Hackeries, drawn by oxen.

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But two hours later he forwarded another message to the effect that the enemy was advancing on Grobelaar's Kloof.

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If you do so your mail matter will be forwarded, and with proper care you will be pretty certain to get all your letters.

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The ambassadors arrived safely at Surat, but it was not until after a long delay that they were forwarded to Ahmadbd.

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British Dictionary definitions for forwarded

forward

/ (ˈfɔːwəd) /

adjective

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

noun

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

adverb

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

verb (tr)

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

Derived forms of forward

forwardly, adverb

Word Origin for forward

Old English foreweard

Idioms and Phrases with forwarded

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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forward

adverb Also forwards (for defs 1, 2)

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forward

adverb Also forwards (for defs 1, 2)

adjective

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of forward

SYNONYMS FOR forward

ANTONYMS FOR forward

synonym study for forward

OTHER WORDS FROM forward

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH forward

Words nearby forward

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