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Definition forward in British English
forward
adjective, adverb
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adjective, adverb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Forward can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him.
as an adjective: I hope you don’t think I’m being too forward.The marines took up forward positions.
as part of the preposition phrase forward of: two yards forward of the vehicle
Forward and forwards have similar meanings and uses, but speakers of American English usually use the form forward. Speakers of British English often use the form forwards for senses 1, 2, and 3.
the forward part of the train
thinking about or planning for the future, especially in a hopeful way
thinking about or planning for the future, especially in a hopeful way
We are looking forward to new possibilities.
progressing or getting better as time passes
a giant leap forward in computer technology
The investigation into these allegations seems no further forward.
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