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
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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
Origin and Etymology of forward
Middle English, from Old English foreweard, from fore- + -weard -ward
First Known Use: before 12th century
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
First Known Use: before 12th century
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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.
Origin and Etymology of forward
see 1forward
First Known Use: 1596
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
Origin and Etymology of forward
see 1forward
First Known Use: 1879
FORWARD Defined for English Language Learners
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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
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\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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