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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

Example Sentences

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Travis Binnion has focused on the forwards, among whom Sesko is a big fan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Bellamy's rambunctious and infectious approach to his playing career made him one of the Premier League's most effective forwards.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Ireland achieving their fourth Triple Crown in five years is reflected in the selection of centre Stuart McCloskey and forwards Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The bureau collects complaints and forwards almost all of them to the companies, requiring a response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Hooper whimpered, and rocked himself a little, backwards and forwards.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.