forward

/ˈfɔːwərd/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a direction away from the speaker; ahead

“She walked forward to greet her friends.”

2. adjective

facing or directed towards the front

“The forward seats on the bus offer a great view.”

3. noun

something sent or given beforehand, especially as a gift or token of friendship

“The host gave his guests a small gift as a forward from his family.”

4. verb

to move or send something in a direction away from the speaker

“Please forward the package to the correct address.”

5. preposition

in a direction away from the speaker; ahead

“The company is looking forward to the new opportunities.”

6. verb (with object)

to send or direct something to someone in the future

“The teacher will forward the assignments to the students.”

Synonyms

  • ahead
  • forth
  • in advance

Antonyms

  • backward
  • retrograde