Forward Definition & Meaning
forward
- adverb
- at or to or toward the front; "he faced forward"; "step forward"; "she practiced sewing backward as well as frontward on her new sewing machine"; (`forrad' and `forrard' are dialectal variations)
- forward in time or order or degree; "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward"
- toward the future; forward in time; "I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring"; "I look forward to seeing you"
- in a forward direction; "go ahead"; "the train moved ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward into the forest"; "they went slowly forward in the mud"
- near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane; "the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments"
- adjective
- at or near or directed toward the front; "the forward section of the aircraft"; "a forward plunge down the stairs"; "forward motion"
- used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty; "a forward child badly in need of discipline"
- of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle; "in a forward gear"
- moving forward
- noun
- the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
- a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
- verb
- send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit; "forward my mail"
"Forward" in song lyrics
See how forward is used in real songs:
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"where we go next and determining the path forward."
4th Disciple f/ Shogun Assason — Intro 1 (Song) -
"but a decision that basically moves forward."
4th Disciple f/ Shogun Assason — Intro 1 (Song) -
"Yo if I flutter in a trouble clutch then I dance fancy forward"
Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths
Words that rhyme with forward
Usage tips for "forward"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "forward" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for forward to find words that pair well.