adverb · A2

Forward

FORW-uh-d/ˈfɔːwəd/

Forward means towards the front: move forward, step forward, look forward to (be pleased about a future event). Forwards is a British variant with -s in some uses (move forwards). Backward(s) is the opposite. Foreword is a short text at the front of a book — different spelling. Look forward to + -ing is a set phrase.

Meaning

Towards a place in front of you.

Examples

“Please move forward in the queue.”
“The queue moved forward slowly.”
“I look forward to hiking this weekend.”

Good to know

move/step forward. Phrase: look forward to + -ing. Mix-up: foreword (in a book).

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