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forward

UK

/ˈfɔːwəd/

US

/ˈfɔrwərd/

Translations

forwardadverb

UK

/ˈfɔː.wəd/

US

/ˈfɔr.wɚd/

(also forwards mainly UK)

Synonyms

Antonyms

forwardnoun

forwards

pl

UK

/ˈfɔː.wəd/

US

/ˈfɔr.wɚd/

(sport)

Synonyms

offensive player

Antonyms

forwardverb

forwarded

Past Simple

forwarded

Past Participle

forwarding

Gerund

UK

/ˈfɔːwəd/

US

/ˈfɔrwərd/

Synonyms

pass on

push forward

Antonyms

pull back

forwardadjective

UK

/ˈfɔːwəd/

US

/ˈfɔrwərd/

Definitions

forwardadverb

Towards the direction that is in front of you.

She leaned forward to whisper something in my ear.

Towards the future.

I always look forward, not back.

Used in expressions related to progress.

This is a big step forward for democracy.

forwardnoun

A player in a team sport who plays near the opponent's goal and is responsible for scoring.

The forward scored the winning goal in the last minute of the match.

forwardverb

To send or pass goods or information to somebody.

We will be forwarding our new catalogue to you next week.

To send a letter, etc., especially from someone's old address to their new address, or to send a letter, email, etc. that you have received to someone else.

I will forward the email to you once I receive it.

To help advance or promote (a cause, interest, etc.).

She worked hard to forward the company's goals.

forwardadjective

Directed or moving ahead or toward a position in front.

The forward motion of the car was halted by the traffic light.

Located at or near the front, especially of a ship or aircraft.

The forward cabin of the plane was reserved for first-class passengers.

Relating to or concerned with the future.

The forward-looking plan aims to improve the company's performance over the next decade.

Bold or overly confident in manner, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or presumptuous.

Her forward behavior at the meeting surprised everyone.