forward — directed or facing toward the front or the direction that is ahead
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: directed or facing toward the front or the direction that is ahead
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrwərd/
Example Sentences
- My cat always sits in the forward seat of my car like a furry GPS navigator.
- I'm looking forward to the weekend like a prisoner counting down to freedom.
- Please forward this email to everyone except my ex-boyfriend.
forward
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɔːrwərd/]
directed or facing toward the front or the direction that is ahead
The captain shouts 'forward!' and the crew charges ahead into battle.
From awkward steps toward confident forward moves!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'foreweard', combining 'fore' (before, in front) and 'weard' (turned toward, facing). The word ultimately derives from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'in front' and 'turning toward'.
Breakdown
fore- (front, before) + -ward (turned toward, in the direction of) = forward (directed toward the front)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat always sits in the forward seat of my car like a furry GPS navigator.”
“I'm looking forward to the weekend like a prisoner counting down to freedom.”
“Please forward this email to everyone except my ex-boyfriend.”
“The company's forward-thinking approach helped them adapt to market changes.”
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