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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

Example Sentences

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"We had a period of going backwards and forwards, and nothing happening," Victoria said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Standing only 5 feet 8, Johnson has established herself as a defensive menace, guarding both forwards and guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He won the Golden Boot in 2008 as he made his reputation as one of the world's greatest forwards.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He ran backwards and forwards along the cliff, his face always to the sea, and his voice rose insanely.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding