forwards

/ˈfɔːwədz//ˈfɔɹwɚdz/
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adverb

1. Toward the front.

2. In a progressive direction.

forwards

/ˈfɔːwədz//ˈfɔɹwɚdz/
🔵 Intermediate

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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

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  • Simple pronunciation
verb

1. To advance, promote.

2. To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.

"I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone."

3. To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Synonyms

forwards

/ˈfɔːwədz//ˈfɔɹwɚdz/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

Synonyms

noun

1. One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

2. A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

Synonyms: attacker, centre forward, striker

3. An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

4. The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.

5. The front part of a vessel.

6. An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.

7. A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.

Synonyms: forward contract

Synonyms

noun

1. Agreement; covenant.

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