Forward

/ˈfɔːrwərd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A position at the front; especially in sports.

He plays as a forward on the soccer team.

verb

To send onward to a destination.

I will forward your email to the manager for further review.

To move or progress something to a further stage.

They decided to forward the motion to the next meeting.

adjective

Toward or at the front; situated in the front; fore.

He took a forward position in the race.

Bold, brave, or impudent.

Her forward nature made her stand out in the crowd.

adverb

In a position or situation that is more advanced or developed.

The team is moving forward with the project despite the challenges.

Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing.

She took a step forward to greet him.

In advance; ahead in time or order.

Please send the documents forward by the end of the week.

Middle English; from Old English forweard, meaning 'in the direction of the front.'

forward thinking:

Planning for the future; open to new ideas.

forward march:

A command to move ahead, especially used in military context.

forward you:

To send someone in a particular direction or to alert them.

To push or advocate strongly for something.

She really forward the idea of a company retreat.

Being too aggressive in making advances towards someone.

He was a bit too forward with his compliments.