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for·ward

forward

 
 
pronunciation:
for wrd
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective, noun, verb
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: toward a place or time that is further on; ahead.
She looked forward to a long vacation.The line for tickets finally moved forward.
synonyms:
ahead, hence, on, onward
similar words:
along, forth, out
definition 2: toward the front.
The chairs face forward in a movie theater.She moved forward so she could hear the teacher better.
synonyms:
onward
antonyms:
backward
definition 3: closer or into view.
If you want to help, please step forward.
synonyms:
forth, out
 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: at or toward the front.
They found seats in the forward part of the train.
synonyms:
onward
antonyms:
backward
similar words:
advancing, front, progressing, progressive
definition 2: too bold.
He was forward about asking for more money.
synonyms:
bold, fresh
similar words:
cocky, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude, smart
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a player in or near the front of the team in basketball, hockey, or certain other games.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: forwards, forwarding, forwarded
definition: to send on to a new address.
The post office forwarded our mail to our new home.
similar words:
mail, pass, relay, send, transmit
derivations: forwardly (adv.), forwards (adv.)