Forward

  • 21forward — See: forward contract * * * ▪ I. forward for‧ward 1 [ˈfɔːwəd ǁ ˈfɔːrwərd] verb [transitive] TRANSPORT to send goods, documents, money etc somewhere, often after receiving them from somewhere else: • These investors get company financial reports… …

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  • 22forward — for|ward1 [ fɔrwərd ] function word *** Forward can be used in the following ways: as an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. as an adjective: I hope you don t think I m being too forward. The marines took up forward positions. as part of the… …

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  • 23forward — forwardable, adj. forwardly, adv. /fawr weuhrd/, adv. Also, forwards. 1. toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward. 2. toward the front: Let s move forward so we can… …

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  • 24forward — 1 adverb 1 also forwards towards a place or position that is in front of you: He leaned forward slightly to try to hear what they were saying. | The crowd surged forwards. 2 towards greater progress, improvement, or development: The building of… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25forward — adjective /ˈfɔwəd / (say fawwuhd) 1. directed towards a point in advance, moving ahead; onward: a forward motion. 2. being in a condition of advancement; well advanced. 3. ready, prompt, or eager. 4. presumptuous, pert, or bold. 5. situated in… …

  • 26forward*/*/*/ — [ˈfɔːwəd] grammar word I summary: Forward can be: ■ an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. ■ an adjective: the forward section of the aircraft 1) in the direction in front moving or looking in the direction in front of you The car started to… …

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  • 27forward — 1. adverb 1) the traffic moved forward Syn: ahead, forward, onward, onwards, on, further 2) the winner stepped forward Syn: toward the front, out, forth, into view 3) …

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  • 28forward — adj., n., adv., & v. adj. 1 lying in one s line of motion. 2 a onward or towards the front. b Naut. belonging to the fore part of a ship. 3 precocious; bold in manner; presumptuous. 4 Commerce relating to future produce, delivery, etc. (forward… …

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  • 29forward — 1. adverb 1) the traffic moved forward Syn: ahead, forwards, onwards, onward, on, further 2) the winner stepped forward Syn: towards the front, out, forth, into view, up …

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  • 30forward — for•ward [[t]ˈfɔr wərd[/t]] adv. Also,forwards 1) toward or to what is in front or in advance: from this day forward; to step forward[/ex] 2) into view or consideration; forth: brought forward a good suggestion[/ex] 3) directed toward a point in… …

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