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forwarddirected 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/

Korean meaning: 앞쪽을 향한, 전진하는

Korean pronunciation: **포**워드

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

forward concept
💡 Concept

A student walks forward confidently down the school hallway

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forward rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From awkward steps toward confident forward moves!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrwərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːwəd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixfore--
Rootward

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

towardawkwardwayward
toward
awkward
wayward

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat always sits in the forward seat of my car like a furry GPS navigator.

😄 Fun example

I'm looking forward to the weekend like a prisoner counting down to freedom.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

aheadonwardadvanceprogresstransmit

Antonyms

backwardreverseretreat

Related

futuredirectionsendpassdeliver