26984 words

forward

23 definitions • 29 examples
1
towards the direction that is in front of you:

Examples:

She leaned forward to whisper something in my ear.
2
towards the goal or area that is defended by your opponent:

Examples:

The player launched the ball forward in the hope of catching the defenders off guard.
The army pushed forward in the direction of the enemy camp.
3
towards the future:

Examples:

I always look forward, not back.
4
after that point:

Examples:

From that day forward they never spoke to each other.
5

Examples:

step forward This is a big step forward for democracy.
6
used, especially in business, to mean "in the future":

Examples:

This could become a problem going forward.
7
towards the direction that is in front of you:

Examples:

forward motion/movement
8
in the front part of something:

Examples:

the forward bulkhead of the submarine
9
relating to the future:

Examples:

forward planning/thinking
10
confident and honest in a way that ignores the usual social rules and might seem rude:

Examples:

Do you think it was forward of me to invite her to dinner when we'd only just met?
11
in cricket, standing further in front of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) than is usual for a player in that position:

Examples:

I often field at forward short leg.
12
to send a letter, etc., especially from someone's old address to their new address, or to send a letter, email, etc. that you have received to someone else:

Examples:

forward something to someone/something I'll forward any mail to your new address.
I'll forward his email to you if you're interested.
13
in sports such as football and basketball, a player who is in an attacking position in a team
14
in rugby, one of the players who take part in the scrums (= where players push against each other) and lineouts (= where players form a line and jump up to catch the ball) and try to win the ball for their team:

Examples:

I usually play as a front-row forward.
New Zealand used their powerful forwards to control the game.
15
directed toward the front or in the direction you are facing, or directed toward the future:

Examples:

a forward motion
the forward part of an airplane
16

Examples:

It was awfully forward of him to invite himself over for dinner.
17
to send e-mail to someone else or to a different address after you have received it:

Examples:

I’ll forward that e-mail to you.
18
To forward something that you have received means to send it to a different place:

Examples:

The post office will forward my mail while I’m away.
19
a player whose position is nearer the opposing team’s goal in team sports such as basketball, soccer, and hockey
20
toward the front, toward the direction in which you are facing, or toward a future time or better condition:

Examples:

I leaned forward and glared at her.
The project moved forward slowly.
Set your clocks forward one hour to daylight saving time.
fig. Because of the story in the paper, a witness came forward (= spoke to authorities).
21
to send a letter, email, or package that you have received to someone else:

Examples:

Emails can be sent with a code that prevents them being forwarded or printed out.
forward sth to sb He said he forwarded the information to the mayor and asked for a meeting.
22
relating to the future:

Examples:

forward planning/thinking I'm a great believer in forward planning, and doing as much groundwork as possible.
23
relating to a sale of currencies, goods, etc. at a fixed price which will be given to a buyer at a future date:

Examples:

This forward sale agreement binds the farmer to deliver a specified quantity of grain at a certain time in the future.

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