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Definition of forward
1a : near, being at, or belonging to the forepart the forward section of the main deckb : situated in advance Baggage is carried in the forward cars of the train.
2a : strongly inclined : ready always forward to criticize his neighborsb : lacking modesty or reserve : brash Poorly disciplined children are often distressingly forward.
3 : notably advanced or developed : precocious The child is very forward at walking.
4 : moving, tending, or leading toward a position in front checked the forward movement of the dog; also : moving toward an opponent's goal
5a : advocating an advanced policy in the direction of what is considered progress a firm forward policyb : extreme, radical on the forward fringe of conservatism
6 : of, relating to, or getting ready for the future forward buying of produce
forwardly
adverbforwardness
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Examples of forward in a Sentence
the forward deck of a boat
the forward movement of history
a very forward young woman
Recent Examples of forward from the Web
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Brandon Paul, a 6-3 guard from Illinois, had 18 points, and 6-11 forward Christian Wood from UNLV had 16.
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On Monday, June 26, which also happened to be her birthday (!), Ariana donned one of our favorite looks to date, marrying the two aforementioned fashion-forward sensations, and taking to Instagram to show off her absolutely killer birthday style.
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The June 14 confirmation of a $12-billion sale of F-15 jets to Qatar signaled that Washington was not about to abandon the country that has hosted the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command since 2003.
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The shoes are a collaboration between Kids Supply and Akid, another fashion-forward children's brand, Kim explained in a video.
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The buys of niche online chains such as Bonobos and Moosejaw chains that appeal to wealthier or more fashion-forward shoppers are aimed at helping Wal-Mart reach beyond its core customers.
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Injuries have depleted the squad, with midfielders Alan Dzagoev and Roman Zobnin missing out, along with forward Artyom Dzyuba.
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The fruit-forward beer is made from blueberries, raspberries and tart cherries.
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Qatar also hosts around 10,000 U.S. troops, as well as the forward headquarters of the military’s Central Command that’s conducting air campaigns in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.
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Origin and Etymology of forward
Middle English, from Old English foreweard, from fore- + -weard -ward
forward
Definition of forward
: to or toward what is ahead or in front from that time forward moved slowly forward
Examples of forward in a Sentence
Her long hair fell forward as she bent to tie her shoes.
He pushed the throttle forward.
She took a small step forward.
The narrative moves backward and forward in time.
The technology has taken a big step forward.
Origin and Etymology of forward
see 1forward
forward
Definition of forward
Examples of forward in a Sentence
Your letter will be forwarded to the appropriate department.
Please forward my mail to my new address.
Recent Examples of forward from the Web
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Neither sounded alarms publicly and OutGames, apparently, never forwarded their board resignations to the state of Florida.
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Yogiata Sharma, a research analyst with Allied Market Research, wrote in an email forwarded to me that the North American mobile wallets market is expected to reach $22.4 billion by 2002.
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Most males’ photos arrived in my in-box neatly labeled, often forwarded from their wives’ email accounts.
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On Feb. 15, Selzer forwarded Fries’ a news story about the Trump administration proposing a federal regulation to shorten the Obamacare open enrollment period and enact other measures to discourage consumers from jumping in and out of coverage.
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She was released to a relative and police said charges against her would be forwarded to juvenile court.
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The public will have until June 8 to comment on the recommendations before they are finalized and forwarded to the County Council for action.
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The Republican National Committee promptly forwarded the breaking news around to national reporters.
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Lottery board chairman Mark Sommer said the board interviewed several finalists and forwarded the names of one or more prospects to Bevin.
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Origin and Etymology of forward
see 1forward
Synonym Discussion of forward
forward
Definition of forward
: a player who plays at the front the team's formation near the opponent's goal a forward in hockey
Recent Examples of forward from the Web
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Born in London, England, the athletic combo forward gives Toronto a physical presence around the rim, as well as some roster flexibility with forwards Serge Ibaka, P.J. Tucker and Patrick Patterson all unrestricted free agents this summer.
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Forwards Josh Jackson of Kansas and Jayson Tatum of Duke should be early selections.
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These guys are listed as forwards but play like guards.
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There’s a similar concern from the Western Conference champion Nashville Predators, who will most likely expose a few intriguing forwards to protect defensemen Roman Josi, P.K. Subban, Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm.
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Local restrictions mean investors often use offshore markets for non-deliverable forwards to hedge against losses or speculate on declines in currencies.
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One of Brett's club teammates was Ramsay, who had started as an outside forward for Loyola in 2016.
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Gulls coach Dallas Eakins specifically wants more from forwards Kalle Kossila, Antoine Laganiere, Kevin Roy, Nick Sorensen and Max Gortz.
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The speedy forward has certainly put herself in a position to chase the mark over the next two seasons.
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Origin and Etymology of forward
see 1forward
FORWARD Defined for English Language Learners
forward
playDefinition of forward for English Language Learners
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: near or belonging to the front part of something
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: moving or directed ahead or toward the front
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: moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
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Definition of forward for English Language Learners
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: toward the front : to or toward what is ahead or in front
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: toward the future
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: to or toward a more advanced state or condition
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Definition of forward for English Language Learners
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: to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else
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: to send (something that has arrived, such as a letter) to another place
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: to help (something) make progress or continue to a more advanced state
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Definition of forward for English Language Learners
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sports : a player who plays near the opponent's goal
FORWARD Defined for Kids
Definition of forward for Students
1 : near, at, or belonging to the front part a ship's forward deck
2 : moving, tending, or leading to a position in front He made a sudden forward movement.
3 : lacking proper modesty or reserve
forwards
\ˈfȯr-wərdz\Definition of forward for Students
: to or toward what is in front Everyone moved forward.
Definition of forward for Students
: a player at or near the front of his or her team or near the opponent's goal
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