forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward

Synonyms of forwards

• forward
• 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

Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Calgary Flames The Flames are a spirited, hard-working team, but their lack of star forwards has been evident all year. —Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

The Boston-area natives on the Sharks’ roster are forwards Will Smith, Collin Graf, and Adam Gaudette. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026

Other players expected to make the roster and play a role in defending their World Cup crown are forwards Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward entry 2