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  • present tense form of forward (3rd person singular).
  • plural of forward.
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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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There are questions over the futures of several Chelsea forwards, with Joao Pedro regarded as the club's first-choice option.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

At his age, Welbeck may be content to provide cover for Joao Pedro, but the move would represent bad news for several other forwards.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Springboks started strongly with a fine break from full-back Aphelele Fassi continued by the home forwards.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Fontaine was no bruiser on black-and-white TV, when the balls were heavy leather and keepers unprotected from assault from forwards.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Frankie mouthed the words “Hold him!” as he snuck up and leapt forwards.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

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