Synonyms for Forwards & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "forwards"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ahead, forward, onward can replace "forwards" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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