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forward

[fawr-werd] / ˈfɔr wərd /
ADJECTIVE
advancing, early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ahead leading onward
STRONG
forth progressing progressive
WEAK
forward-looking in advance precocious premature propulsive well-developed
Antonyms
WEAK
back backward last later meek past reserved reversing shy timid
ADJECTIVE
in front, first
Synonyms
STRONGEST
leading
STRONG
advance anterior facial fore front head
WEAK
foremost ventral
Antonyms
STRONG
ending
WEAK
back backward last later meek past reserved reversing shy timid
ADJECTIVE
brash, impertinent
Synonyms
STRONG
assuming bantam bold brazen familiar presuming pushing smart wise
WEAK
aggressive audacious bare-faced cheeky coming on strong confident fresh impudent nervy overassertive overweening pert presumptuous pushy rude sassy saucy self-assertive smart-alecky uppity
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorant meek shy stupid timid unintelligent
WEAK
back backward last later past reserved reversing
ADVERB
toward the front in order, time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ahead along onward out
STRONG
ante fore forth
WEAK
alee antecedently before beforehand in advance into prominence into view on precedently previous to the fore vanward
Antonyms
WEAK
back backward past
VERB
aid, expedite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
promote uphold
STRONG
advance assist back champion cultivate encourage favor foster further hasten help hurry serve speed support
Antonyms
STRONG
block check decrease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt ignore neglect obstruct oppose procrastinate refuse rest slow stop thwart
WEAK
cease hold impede keep maintain
VERB
send, ship
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address deliver dispatch express transmit
STRONG
consign freight post remit route transport
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep retain
WEAK
cease halt hinder impede maintain stop

Example Sentences

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It’s a hurdle McKellen has yet to clear, but he’s made some strides forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran has said it plans to charge ships upward of $1 million to cross going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"As the project moves forward, we remain committed to working collaboratively with local communities and partners to reduce the impacts of construction while delivering long-term benefits for the region."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When the pressure is on and Mira Costa High’s volleyball team needs someone to step forward and deliver, Fuerbringer doesn’t need to raise his hand or ask for permission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She laces her fingers together and leans forward.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam