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  • present tense form of forward (3rd person singular).
  • plural of forward.
Definitions

forwards

[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced along before earlier forward
STRONG
beforehand onward onwards
WEAK
advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behind

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Heisenberg: McBurnie is one of the most interesting £5.5m forwards in the game.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

McBurnie comes in £0.5m cheaper than some popular forwards like Calvert-Lewin and Brobbey.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Despite frustration surrounding his performances at times last season, Gakpo remains one of the squad's few established forwards.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

At 6ft 4in, he also provides a physical presence uncommon among wide forwards.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Leaning forwards, he engulfed Torak in a blast of rank breath.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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