forwarding

[ fawr-wer-ding ]

/ ˈfɔr wər dɪŋ /

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noun

Bookbinding. a stage in which sections of a book are stitched, fitted with a back, pasted, etc., before being placed in the completed cover.

Engraving. the process of starting a copper plate by etching and of finishing with a graver.

Origin of forwarding

First recorded in 1625–35; forward + -ing¹

Words nearby forwarding

forward roll, forward slash, forward-looking, forward-thinking, forwarder, forwarding, forwarding agent, forwardmost, forwardness, forwards, forwent

Definition for forwarding (2 of 2)

forward

[ fawr-werd ]

/ ˈfɔr wərd /

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

Example sentences from the Web for forwarding

The progressive Hodding Carter II wrote to East from Greenville, "I hope you leave a forwarding address."

Don't Buy Haley Barbour's Myth |Harold Evans |December 20, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The traders and exporters are screaming about a possible international embargo and are forwarding proposals of their own.

Enough is Enough: Ending the Deadly Trade in Congo's Conflict Minerals |John Prendergast |September 21, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
I shall have sincere pleasure in forwarding your name for the vacant majority.

Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) |Charles Lever
He had left that as his forwarding address, the hotel clerk said.

Ethel Morton's Enterprise |Mabell S.C. Smith

On our part, the earliest opportunity was embraced of forwarding it to Congress.

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. I (of 9) |Thomas Jefferson
How bravely and generously it did its work, forwarding the bread of the world, feeding and healing the farmers!

Main Street |Sinclair Lewis
We have a forwarding address, I believe because his mail isn't here any more—that would indicate a forwarding address.

Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for forwarding (1 of 2)

forwarding

/ (ˈfɔːwədɪŋ) /

noun

all the processes involved in the binding of a book subsequent to cutting and up to the fitting of its cover

British Dictionary definitions for forwarding (2 of 2)

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 forwarding

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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forwarding

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Origin of forwarding

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Definition for forwarding (2 of 2)

adverb Also forwards (for defs 1, 2)

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verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of forward

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forwarding

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Origin of forwarding

Words nearby forwarding

Definition for forwarding (2 of 2)

adverb Also forwards (for defs 1, 2)

adjective

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of forward

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synonym study for forward

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