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forward

The correct spelling is forward.

How to pronounce forward

/ˈfoːwəd/
noun

IPA: /ˈfoːwəd/

Say it like: For-war-d

The correct spelling is forward. 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 maint… For example: "I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone."

Usage Examples

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

The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.

The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.

Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 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.
  3. 3.An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
  4. 4.The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
  5. 5.The front part of a vessel.

verb

  1. 1.To advance, promote.
  2. 2.To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
  3. 3.To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

adjective

  1. 1.Toward the front or at the front.
  2. 2.Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
  3. 3.Expected in the future.
  4. 4.Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.
  5. 5.Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.

adverb

  1. 1.Towards the front or from the front.
  2. 2.In the usual direction of travel.
  3. 3.Into the future.

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