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Meaning of forward
The primary meaning of the word "forward" is related to movement or direction, indicating something that is moving or directed towards the front or future.
Etymology of forward
The word "forward" has its roots in Old English, derived from "for" (meaning "forth" or "onward") and "weard" (meaning "ward" or "direction")
Historically, the term has been used to describe physical movement, as well as progression or advancement in a broader sense
Synonyms
ahead
onward
forth
forwardly
forwards
onwardly
straight
straightly
directly
directlyly
frontward
frontwards
before
beforehand
previously
prior
beforehandly
precariously
progressively
progressively
advancing
advance
progressing
onward
onwards
forthward
forthwards
straightaway
straightawayly
Definitions
- Moving or directed towards the front or future
- * Intended to help someone or something make progress or succeed
- * Sent or moving onwards to a destination
Usage Examples
- The team is moving forward with their plan to launch a new product
- * She is looking forward to her vacation next month
- * The company is forwarding all customer inquiries to the support team
Antonyms
backward
reverse
backwardly
backwards
reversely
reversely
back
behind
rearward
rearwards
regressively
retrogressively
retrogradely
stationary
stagnant
stagnantly
inactive
inactively
dormant
dormantly