forward (EN)

adverb, adjective, verb, noun

adverb “forward”

1. located at or near the beginning part of something
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   He decided to sit forward in the boat to get a better view of the dolphins.
2. towards the beginning part of something
   We moved forward in the train because there were fewer people sitting there.
3. in the direction something is facing
   She leant forward to protect her skirt from the spaghetti she was eating.
4. onwards (in the desired direction)
   Once the obstacle was removed, the team marched forward towards their goal.
5. into the future
   Moving forward, we'll meet every Monday to discuss our progress.
6. to an earlier time
   The project deadline was pushed forward from Friday to Wednesday, giving us less time to work.

adjective “forward”

1. positioned at the beginning part of something
   She always preferred the forward seats in the classroom to hear the lecture better.
2. located near the enemy in military contexts
   The forward positions were heavily bombarded overnight.
3. relating to the direction something is facing
   He took a few forward steps towards the door, facing it directly.
4. scheduled to happen in the future
   The company's forward sales projections show a 20% increase over the next year.
5. more developed than usual for a certain stage
   The flowers in her garden are forward, blooming weeks earlier than expected.
6. being bold or less reserved than usual
   His forward comment during the meeting left everyone in shock.

verb “forward”

1. sending something on to another recipient
   Can you forward this email to the rest of the team, please?
2. helping to advance or promote something
   She forwarded her career by taking on challenging projects.

noun “forward”

1. an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date, not standardized like futures contracts
   The company entered into a forward with a local farmer to purchase next year's crop at a predetermined price.
2. a rugby player whose role is to gain possession of the ball
   During the rugby match, the forwards worked tirelessly to secure the ball for their team.
3. a soccer player positioned near the opponent's goal to score
   The coach decided to substitute a midfielder for a fresh forward to increase the team's chances of scoring in the last few minutes of the game.
4. a term for players in ice hockey who play in offensive positions
   In ice hockey, forwards are responsible for scoring goals and assisting their teammates.
5. positions in basketball for players who are between guards and centers in height
   During the game, the coach decided to switch Johnson to playing as a forward because of his agility and height.