(archaic, of a length of time) In the future, from this time
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Positioned at or near the front
“The next three weeks were testing ones for the 7th Battalion, holding a forward position near the Bois de Bavent.”
Onward so as to move ahead or to make progress
“According to one model, the forward movement is driven randomly by thermal energy.”
(of a person) Informal or intimate to an inappropriate degree
“A few minutes later, a guy came up and sat down at my table, which seemed very forward of him.”
Relating to the future
“I'll be meeting with my accountant for some forward financial planning.”
Advanced beyond the usual degree
“We appear to have a forward winter this year.”
Being advanced in development
“The citizenry's attitude toward various social issues was very forward for its time.”
Having knowledge or awareness of future events
“It pays to be prudent and forward in one's planning for the future.”
Boldly self-assured or confident
Direct, outspoken, and not evasive
Happening or done before the normal or expected time
Marked by curiosity or fascination
Endowed with special abilities indicative of skill or talent
Serving as an effective means of pursuing an aim or goal
Unwilling to be taught or instructed
Being farther along in development or quality
Existing or coming before in time or order
Participating or engaged in a positive or spontaneous way
Performed or supplied at an initial stage
In, or into, a position to the front
“The soccer player sprinted forward, leaving the defenders behind, as he aimed to score a goal for his team.”
Into a position of prominence or notice
“Police have asked for witnesses to come forward.”
In the direction that one is facing or traveling
“Irritated, she ran forward and stood in front of him, causing him to stop abruptly.”
Into the future (in perpetuity)
“I will never neglect your advice from this day forward.”
At an earlier time
(archaic, of a length of time) In the future, from this time
To foster the growth or development of
“Dangerfield was into comedy for the long haul, looking not only to forward his own career, but those of other talented people as well.”
To dispatch or send (a document or goods)
“Forward the package to the address that has been provided.”
To send (a letter or email) on to a further destination
“I will forward that email to you right after this meeting.”
To present for consideration
(contribute to) To cause or help bring about
From or away from
A forward or centre forward who aggressively advances to score in a game
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