Definition of forward
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: near, being at, or belonging to the forepart
the forward section of the main deck
b
: situated in advance
Baggage is carried in the forward cars of the train.
2a
: strongly inclined : ready
always forward to criticize his neighbors
b
: 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 policy
6
: of, relating to, or getting ready for the future
forward buying of produce
forward
adverbDefinition of forward (Entry 2 of 4)
: to or toward what is ahead or in front
from that time forward moved slowly forward
forward
verb
forwarded; forwarding; forwards
Definition of forward (Entry 3 of 4)
forward
nounDefinition of forward (Entry 4 of 4)
: a player who plays at the front the team's formation near the opponent's goal
a forward in hockey
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The first known use of forward was before the 12th century
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