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Uncommonforwards
The correct spelling is forwards.
How to pronounce forwards
adverb
IPA: /ˈfɔːwədz/
Say it like: For-war-ds
The correct spelling is forwards. Toward the front. 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.”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.Toward the front.
- 2.In a progressive direction.
verb
- 1.To advance, promote.
- 2.To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
- 3.To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
noun
- 1.An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.
- 2.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).
- 3.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.
- 4.An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
- 5.The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
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