forward
/ˈfɔːr.wərd/
To the front, send
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front.
"He stepped forward."
- 2.
Towards a successful conclusion; making progress; to a future time.
"We need to look forward to new opportunities."
- 1.
Send (a letter, email, or parcel) on to a further destination.
"Please forward my mail to my new address."
- 2.
Help to advance (a cause, interest, or person).
"This research will help to forward our understanding of the disease."
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Please step forward and introduce yourself.
Please step forward and introduce yourself.
Can you forward me the email with the meeting details?
Can you forward me the email with the meeting details?
We must always look forward, not dwell on the past.
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How do you pronounce forward?
forward is pronounced [/ˈfɔːr.wərd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does forward mean?
forward means "To the front, send". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is forward?
forward is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with forward?
Example: "Please step forward and introduce yourself." — used to mean "To the front, send".
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