forwards

Formsfurther forwards, farther forwards, furthest forwards, farthest forwards

1. 1
   adverb

   Toward the front, or in the direction you are facing.

   Like walking toward a door that is right in front of you.

   Take two steps forwards and then stop.

   She leaned forwards to hear the quiet music.

   Similarforward

   Oppositebackwards, backward, back

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of forward. Use this form when you mean more than one attacking player.

   The team's two forwards scored both goals in the second half.

   Coaches often tell their forwards to press high up the field.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of forward. Use this with he, she, or it.

   She always forwards important emails to her manager.

   Our reception desk forwards every package to the right office.

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4. 4
   adjectivenonstandard

   Pointing or moving toward the front.

   The gymnast practiced a slow forwards roll on the mat.

   The car lurched with a sudden forwards jolt.

   Similarforward

   Oppositebackwards, backward

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