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[ˈfɔːwəd] grammar word I

summary:

Forward can be: ■ an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. ■ an adjective: the forward section of the aircraft

1) in the direction in front moving or looking in the direction in front of you

The car started to roll forward.[/ex]

She made a sudden forward movement.[/ex]

2) nearer the front in a position that is towards the front of a room or vehicle

Let's sit further forward so that we can see the stage better.[/ex]

the forward part of the train[/ex]

3) towards the future or a better state thinking about the future or moving toward a better state in the future

We are looking forward to new possibilities.[/ex]

a giant leap forward in computer technology[/ex]

4) confident saying what you think in a confident and direct way that is not socially suitable

5) to a later time on a clock if you put a clock or watch forward, you change the time it shows to a later time

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Forward and forwards have similar meanings and uses, but speakers of American English usually use the form forward. Speakers of British English often use the form forwards for senses 1, 2, and 5. II

verb [T]

forward [ˈfɔːwəd]

to send a letter, parcel, email etc that has been sent to your address to someone else at another address

III

noun [C]

forward [ˈfɔːwəd]

a player in a game such as basketball, football, or HOCKEY whose job is to attack the other team and score