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FORWARD

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Forward.

How to pronounce forward:

US

Forward - as an adjective

At or near or directed toward the front

Example: "The forward section of the aircraft"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
backward

Used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

Example: "A forward child badly in need of discipline"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
backward

Of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

Example: "In a forward gear"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reverse

Forward - as a noun

The person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

A position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

Forward - as an adverb

At or to or toward the front; forward

Example: "He faced forward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forradforrardforwardsfrontwardfrontwards
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
backward

Forward in time or order or degree

Example: "From that time forth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forthonward

Toward the future; forward in time

Example: "I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ahead
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
backward

In a forward direction

Example: "Go ahead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aheadforraderforwardsonwardonwards

Near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

Example: "The captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fore

Forward - as an adjective satellite

Moving forward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advancingforward-moving

Forward - as a verb

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

Example: "Forward my mail"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
send on

Example Sentences

"Please forward this message to all your colleagues."
"He forwarded the email to the appropriate department."
"I will forward your request to the supervisor."
"She forwarded the documents to the lawyer."
"Could you forward me the report as soon as possible?"
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Word Game Points

Is FORWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forward is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORWARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FORWARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forward is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORWARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FORWARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forward is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORWARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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