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Forward

ˈfɔːwəd

Forward definitions
adverb
forwards
  1. in the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front

    "he started up the engine and the car moved forward"

    • in or towards the bow or nose of a ship or aircraft
    • in the normal order or sequence

      "the number was the same backwards as forwards"

  2. onward so as to make progress

    "the signing of the treaty is a big step forward"

    moving forwards moving ahead onward advancing progressing progressive
    • into a position of prominence or notice

      "he is pushing forward a political ally"

  3. towards the future; ahead in time

    "looking forward, earnings are expected to hit £7.2 billion"

    • to an earlier time

      "the special issue has been moved forward to November"

noun
forward forwards
  1. an attacking player in football, hockey, or other sports
  2. agreements to trade specified assets, typically currency, at a specified price at a certain future date
verb
forward forwarded forwarding forwards
  1. send (a letter or email) on to a further destination

    "my emails were forwarded to a friend"

    send on redirect readdress pass on
    • dispatch or send (a document or goods)

      "we will forward the parcels to you anywhere in the world"

  2. help to advance (something); promote

    "the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology"