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forwards

UK

/ˈfɔː.wədz/

US

/ˈfɔr.wɚdz/

forwardsadverb

Used chiefly in British English as an adverb meaning 'toward the front or toward the future'.

Translations

Please move forwards to the front of the queue.

Пожалуйста, пройдите вперёд к началу очереди.

Additional translations

впредьо будущем

Definitions

Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or that is considered the front.

She leaned forwards to read the small print.

Toward the future; with anticipation of future events.

Looking forwards, the company expects strong growth.

forwardadverb

forwards

UK

/ˈfɔː.wəd/

US

/ˈfɔr.wɚd/

(also forwards mainly UK)

Translations

Come forward a bit and stand on the line.

Пройди немного вперед и встань на линию.

Additional translations

в будущее

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

forwardnoun

forwards

pl

forwards

pl

UK

/ˈfɔː.wəd/

US

/ˈfɔr.wɚd/

(sport)

Translations

нападающий

The forward scored the winning goal in the last minute.

Нападающий забил победный гол на последней минуте.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

offensive player

Antonyms

forwardverb

forwards

forwarded

Past Simple

forwarded

Past Participle

forwarding

Gerund

UK

/ˈfɔːwəd/

US

/ˈfɔrwərd/

Translations

отправлять(книжн.)

Can you forward the package to my new address?

Можете отправить посылку на мой новый адрес?

пересылать

I will forward the email to you.

Я переслал вам электронное письмо.

продвигать(книжн.)

We need to forward our plans for the event.

Нам нужно продвигать свои планы на это мероприятие.

Additional translations

направлять(книжн.)

перенаправлять

способствовать(развитию чего-либо, книжн.)

содействовать(развитию чего-либо, книжн.)

двигать вперед(книжн.)

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pass on

push forward

Antonyms

pull back

forwardadjective

Definitions

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.