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forward

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/]

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forward: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use forward in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(adjective) moving or directed ahead in a straight line. If you're walking straight ahead or focusing on what's ahead of you, you are moving forward.

Example

The team made a lot of forward progress in their project.

Example

They took a step back instead of moving forward in their plans.

Example

Are we moving forward with the project or staying where we are?

Context: “time”

(adverb) towards the future or the next part of a series. Like when you're thinking about what comes next, you're looking forward.

Example

She is eagerly looking forward to her birthday party.

Example

He's not interested in moving forward in his career right now.

Example

What are you looking forward to in the new year?

Context: “sports”

(noun) an attacking player in sports like soccer or basketball. This player focuses on moving the ball towards the opponent's goal to score points.

Example

The forward scored the winning goal for the team.

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The forward missed the shot and lost the opportunity to score.

Example

Who is the team's star forward this season?

Context: “progressing”

(verb) to make progress or move ahead in a particular activity or situation. Like when you're getting closer to reaching a goal or completing a task.

Example

We need to forward our plans to meet the deadline.

Example

Without proper support, it's hard to forward our research project.

Example

How can we forward our agenda efficiently?

How to pronounce forward

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/]

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