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for·ward
 forward
- pronunciation:
- for
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 rd
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, noun, verb
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
toward a place or time that is further on; ahead.
She looked forward to a long vacation.The line for tickets finally moved forward.- synonyms:
- ahead, hence, on, onward
- similar words:
- along, forth, out
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| definition 2: |
closer or into view.
If you want to help, please step forward.- synonyms:
- forth, out
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| related words: |
high |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
at or toward the front.
They found seats in the forward part of the train.- synonyms:
- foremost, onward
- antonyms:
- backward
- similar words:
- advancing, front, progressing, progressive
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| definition 2: |
too bold.
He was forward about asking for more money.- synonyms:
- bold, fresh
- similar words:
- cocky, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude, smart
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| related words: |
aggressive |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a player in or near the front of the team in basketball, hockey, or certain other games.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
forwarded, forwarding, forwards |
| definition: |
to send on to a new address.
The post office forwarded our mail to our new home.- similar words:
- mail, pass, relay, send, transmit
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| related words: |
better, boost, dispatch, facilitate, offer, transfer |
| derivations: |
forwardly (adv.), forwards (adv.) |
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