forward

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Pronunciation
/ˈfoːwəd/
/foːd/
/ˈfɔː.wəd/
/ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

2 Definition

A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

Synonyms
attacker centre forward striker
3 Definition

An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

4 Definition

The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.

5 Definition

The front part of a vessel.

6 Definition

An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.

7 Definition

A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.

Synonyms
forward contract
8 Definition

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

9 Definition

Agreement; covenant.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To advance, promote.

2 Definition

To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.

Example Sentences
  • I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
3 Definition

To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Toward the front or at the front.

Example Sentences
  • The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.
2 Definition

Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.

3 Definition

Expected in the future.

Example Sentences
  • The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.
4 Definition

Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.

5 Definition

Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.

Example Sentences
  • The grass is forward, or forward for the season. We have a forward spring.
Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Towards the front or from the front.

Example Sentences
  • The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward.
2 Definition

In the usual direction of travel.

Example Sentences
  • After spending an hour stuck in the mud, we could once again move forward.
3 Definition

Into the future.

Example Sentences
  • From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria.