forward

Definitions

adverb

at or to or toward the front

adjective

at or near or directed toward the front

verb

send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/fˈɔːɹwɝːd/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural forwards

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

at or near or directed toward the front

headfirst headlong

used of temperament or behavior

brash cheeky nervy bumptious overfamiliar fresh impertinent impudent overbold smart

moving forward

advancing progressive

in a forward direction

ahead onward onwards forwards forrader

at or to or toward the front

frontward frontwards forrad

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

backward reverse back aft

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

straightforward norward shoreward

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Crossword clues

Anagrams

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Words you can make from FORWARD

of for do or far word war road forward ow aw draw