Forwards Definition & Meaning
forwards
- 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)
- 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"
"Forwards" in song lyrics
See how forwards is used in real songs:
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"I slide to the side and the backwards and the forwards"
Jemini the Gifted One — Story of My Life -
"Yo, so you can look in the mirror recite it, forwards"
Masters of Illusion — Call the National Guard -
"Like the backwards Pharcyde video going forwards"
Sway & King Tech f/ Canibus — Freestyle
Words that rhyme with forwards
Usage tips for "forwards"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "forwards" 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 forwards to find words that pair well.