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adjective

ˈfrənt-wərd How to pronounce frontward (audio)
variants or frontwards
Definition of frontwardnext
as in front
being at or in the forward part or surface of something ship passengers in the frontward cabins were getting the worst of the rough seas

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frontward

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adverb

variants or frontwards
as in before

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontward
  1. front
  2. before
  3. forward
Adjective
  • Because the lake lies just beyond the windows, diners get a front-row seat to the ever-changing colors of the sky at sunset.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The Broncos, now, will reduce the bill on an expensive front five, as the club has invested considerably into preserving offensive-line continuity in front of third-year quarterback Bo Nix.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Definition of front
Adverb
  • Although it had never been used on a major-league pitcher before, the less invasive option meant Skubal would be able to return to throwing quickly.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, in another corner of the AI economy, the world's largest technology companies have committed nearly $700 billion to build data centers in 2026 alone, on top of $380 billion the year before.
    — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of before
Adverb
  • Last week, state officials were invited to a meeting with community leaders to discuss a path forward.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The only blemish for Kansas City came in the 75th minute with Katie Scott fouling forward Emma Sears in the box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of forward
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“Frontward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontward. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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