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Word: Forward
Speech Type: Adverb
Old English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard(see forth, -ward)
ˈfɔːwəd
in the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front
Short Definition:towards front
Examples:- he started up the engine and the car moved forward
- Rory leaned forward over the table
onward so as to make progress
Short Definition:onward so as to make progress
Examples:- the signing of the treaty is a big step forward
towards the future; ahead in time
Short Definition:towards future
Examples:- looking forward, earnings are expected to hit £7.2 billion
- forwards
Word: Forward
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈfɔːwəd
directed or facing towards the front or the direction that one is facing or travelling
Short Definition:directed or facing towards front
Examples:- forward flight
- the pilot's forward view
relating to the future
Short Definition:relating to future
Examples:- a twelve-month forward forecast
progressing towards a successful conclusion
Short Definition:progressing towards successful conclusion
Examples:- the decision is a forward step
(of a person) bold or overfamiliar in manner
Short Definition:bold or overfamiliar
Examples:- I am not usually a forward sort of person
Word: Forward
Speech Type: Noun
ˈfɔːwəd
an attacking player in football, hockey, or other sports.
Short Definition:attacking sports player
agreements to trade specified assets, typically currency, at a specified price at a certain future date.
Short Definition:agreements to trade specified assets
Word: Forward
Speech Type: Verb
ˈfɔːwəd
send (a letter or email) on to a further destination
Short Definition:send letter on to further destination
Examples:- my emails were forwarded to a friend
- I recently received an email forwarded from a friend
help to advance (something); promote
Short Definition:promote
Examples:- the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology
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