forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward

Synonyms

• forward
• onwards
• along
• onward

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards

Recent Examples on the Web

Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers. —Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas also joined Collier, while Aces guard Jackie Young and forwards Kayla Thornton from the Golden State Valkyries and Gabby Williams from the Storm also join Clark’s squad. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

News like this offers an opportunity to shift momentum, inspiring companies to rethink and drive forwards growth through proactive problem solving and investment in innovative solutions. —Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Sun forward Tina Charles grew up idolizing the Shock dynasty, especially legendary forwards Cheryl Ford and Swin Cash. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward entry 2