forward

Meanings

• Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Verb

  Moving or going forward or in a forward direction.

• Verb

  Giving direction or guidance to someone or something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

back , posterior , rear , past , restrained , backward , backwards , past , back , backward , backwards , rearwards , reverse , back , backward , backwards , rearwards , afterword , conclusion , endsay , epilogue , last word , postamble

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Synonyms

attacker , centre forward , striker , forward contract , pass on , anterior , front , forecast , predicted , bold , brazen , fresh , impertinent , ahead , forth , on , onward , onwards , forth , forwards , hereon , on , onward , onwards , forwards , forespeech , foretalk , introduction , preamble , preface

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forward
ward , yard , heard , herd

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. forward (English) : Moving or going forward or in a forward direction.
   

2. forward (English) : The act of forwarding or sending on.
   

3. forward (English) : A signal given to indicate that a vessel is ready to receive a line.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. forward (Spanish) : forward, in a forward direction
   

2. forward (English) : the act of forwarding or sending on
   

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Variants

List of all variants of forward that leads to same result
forward , forwarder , forwardest , forwardly , forwardness , forwardnesses , forwarded , forwarding , forwards , forward air controller , forward air controllers , forward-looking , forward pass , forward passes , forward of , forward-thinking , fashion-forward

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Forms

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forwards, forwardly, forwarder, forwardest

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Etymology

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Old English 'forweard' meaning 'forward' or 'onward'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'forward' is derived from the Old English word 'forweard', which means 'forward' or 'onward'?

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Related Concepts

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1. progress: The act of continuing to move forward or make progress.

2. advance: To move or go forward, or to make progress or make headway.

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Culture

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In literature, 'forward' is often used as a command or instruction to move forward or go on. In music, 'forward' is a term used in dance to indicate moving forward. In art, 'forward' can refer to the progression of a story or narrative.

How to Memorize "forward"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object moving forward, such as a runner crossing the finish line or a car driving down the road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forward' with the idea of moving or going in a positive direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-R-E-S-H' to remember the meaning of 'forward': F - Forward, R - Right Direction, E - Every Step, S - Success, H - Headway.

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