Synonyms of forwards

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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

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

While legendary forwards Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani are no longer part of the national team setup, Uruguay remains one of the most talented squads in the Americas. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Verb

An email alias gives you another address that forwards to your inbox. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Marazzi and co-screenwriter Valia Santella ground their non-linear narrative by using the date of July 14, 1937 as a jumping-off point to move backwards and forwards in time through the recollections and point of view of the title character. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026