adverb
/ˈfoɚwɚd/ also chiefly Brit forwards /ˈfoɚˌwɚdz/
toward the front :to or toward what is ahead or in front
toward the future
to or toward a more advanced state or condition
bring forward
come forward
forward of
formal :in a position that is ahead of (something) :in front of (something)
know something backward and forward
look forward to
put forward
put your best foot forward
adjective
always used before a noun :near or belonging to the front part of something
always used before a noun
moving or directed ahead or toward the front
moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
[more ~; most ~] :too confident or direct in social situations
verb
-wards; -warded; -warding
[+ obj] to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else
to send (something that has arrived, such as a letter) to another place
to help (something) make progress or continue to a more advanced state
noun
plural -wards
[count] sports :a player who plays near the opponent's goal
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