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FORWARDS

(adverb, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Forwards.

Forwards - as an adverb

At or to or toward the front; forward

Example: "He faced forward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forradforrardforwardfrontwardfrontwards

In a forward direction

Example: "Go ahead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aheadforraderforwardonwardonwards

Forwards - as a verb

To advance, promote.

To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.

Example: "I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone."

To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Forwards - as a noun

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.

The front part of a vessel.

An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.

A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.

Agreement; covenant.

Example Sentences

"He stepped forwards to speak to the crowd."
"She tilted her head forwards to get a better view."
"The team is focused on moving forwards in the competition."
"We must keep looking forwards and not dwell on the past."
"The car jolted as it accelerated forwards."
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Word Game Points

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

FORWARDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FORWARDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forwards is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORWARDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FORWARDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forwards is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORWARDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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