Synonyms of forwards

forwards 1 of 2

adverb

ˈfȯr-wərdz 

as in forward

toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forward
• along
• onward
• forth
• ahead
• on
• before
• fore
• frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• backward
• behind
• rearward

forwards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of forward

as in encourages

to help the growth or development of

their foundation will help forward better relations between young people from those warring nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encourages
• promotes
• cultivates
• advances
• nurtures
• fosters
• furthers
• assists
• backs
• nurses
• nourishes
• advocates
• supports
• endorses
• aids
• champions
• funds
• finances
• incubates
• stakes
• upholds
• underwrites
• subsidizes
• advertises
• works (for)
• campaigns (for)
• endows
• boosts
• patronizes
• plugs
• abets
• agitates (for)
• publicizes
• touts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• hinders
• inhibits
• prohibits
• discourages
• forbids
• frustrates
• counters
• bars
• bans
• opposes
• contends (with)
• outlaws
• enjoins
• proscribes
• fights
• combats
• checks
• battles
• retards
• stifles
• interdicts
• arrests
• squashes
• suppresses
• represses
• halts
• interferes (with)
• impedes
• subdues
• obstructs
• hobbles
• encumbers
• squelches
• snuffs (out)
• fetters
• shackles
• manacles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forwards

Adverb

Top-six forwards Ryan Greene and Nazar combined for 27 goals, a low mark considering their placement in the lineup and 247 shots on goal between them. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

All-Star forwards Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby combined for 44 points and 29 rebounds in the double-digit win. — John Davis, Daily News, 9 June 2026

Verb

Crypto Clipper establishes the Tor connection by using a SOCKS5 proxy, a network protocol that sends traffic through a proxy server, which then forwards it to its final destination. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026

None of the Sparks’ starters, which consisted of guards Erica Wheeler, Ariel Atkins and Plum and forwards Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby, scored more than nine points individually. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 16 June 2026