forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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Basically, the Blackhawks are going to draft the best player available and believe there are plenty of forwards who can play center or wing if taken. Scott Powers, New York Times, 6 June 2025 The Oilers acquired several contributing players, including forward Kasperi Kapanen, whose goal eliminated Vegas in the second round, and forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Vasily Podkolzin. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025 Your castle seems to go backwards and forwards in time, as the crenelated turret can evoke the toys or fairy tales of youth, the leaning columns of the ancient world, and yet memory collides with the unknown somehow—also in the performance. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 June 2025 Panthers lineup Florida is without three regulars in forwards Sam Reinhart and A.J. Greer along with defenseman Niko Mikkola. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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