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forwards

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔrwərdz/ · UK /ˈfɔːwədz/

forwards means: In the direction that someone or something is facing.

preposition

TOWARD THE FRONTA2

In the direction that someone or something is facing.

  • Take one step forwards.
  • She leaned forwards to hear him better.
  • Can you move the car forwards?

Similar words: forward, ahead

Opposites: backwards

Common phrases: move forwards, lean forwards, step forwards

MAKING PROGRESSB2

Toward a better or more successful situation.

  • The project is moving forwards.
  • This agreement takes us forwards after months of delays.
  • How can we push the business forwards?

Similar words: forward, ahead

Opposites: backwards

Common phrases: move forwards, push forwards, step forwards

INTO THE FUTUREB2

Toward a later time.

  • The story jumps forwards ten years.
  • Imagine travelling forwards in time.
  • The film moves forwards to the following summer.

Similar words: forward, ahead

Opposites: backwards

Common phrases: travel forwards, look forwards, forwards in time

noun

ATTACKING PLAYERSB1

Players whose main job is to attack and score in sports such as football or hockey.

  • Both forwards scored today.
  • The coach replaced two forwards at halftime.
  • Our forwards need more support from midfield.

Similar words: attackers, strikers

Opposites: defenders

Common phrases: two forwards, team forwards, forwards score

Questions about forwards

What does forwards mean?

In the direction that someone or something is facing.

What is forwards in other languages?

Türkçe: ileri · Español: hacia delante · Français: en avant · Deutsch: vorwärts · Italiano: in avanti · 日本語: 前へ

How do you pronounce forwards?

In American English /ˈfɔrwərdz/; in British English /ˈfɔːwədz/.

How do you use forwards in a sentence?

Take one step forwards. She leaned forwards to hear him better.

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