forward

Comparative

further forward

Superlative

furthest forward

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Situated toward or at the front of something.

   • The forward battalion took a hammering.
   • The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.

2. 2.Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.

   • My forward vision is fine, but my peripheral vision is poor.

3. 3.Acting in or pertaining to the direction of travel or movement.

   • I am looking forward to seeing you.

4. 4.Moving in the desired direction of progress.

   • This is an important forward step for the country.
   • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.At, near or towards the front of something.

   • She was sitting well forward in the railway carriage.
   • The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward.
   • Most of the men are sleeping forward, for it is near midnight, but a stout swarthy Arab, Mahomed by name, stands at the tiller, lazily steering by the stars.

2. 2.In the direction in which someone or something is facing.

   • I leant forward to get a better look.
   • The grandfather clock toppled forward and crashed to the ground.

3. 3.In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.

   • Wind the film forward a few frames.
   • We need to move this project forward.
   • Don't forget to put the clocks forward by one hour tonight!

4. 4.So that front and back are in the usual orientation.

   • Don't wear your baseball cap backward; turn it forward.

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Everyday conversation

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General reading & writing

Common

Academic

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Literature

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Antonyms

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