Forwards (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

In a forward direction; "go ahead"; "the train moved ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward into the forest"; "they went slowly forward in the mud".

Examples

• The team moved forwards on the field, ready to start the game.
• She took a step forwards and introduced herself to the group.
• The hikers continued forwards on the trail, despite the challenging terrain.
• The company is moving forwards with its plans to expand into new markets.
• The crowd surged forwards as the concert began, eager to get a better view.

Synonyms

• Ahead
• Onwards
• Forrader
• Forward
• Onward

Meaning ²

At or to or toward the front; "he faced forward"; "step forward"; "she practiced sewing backward as well as frontward on her new sewing machine"; (`forrad' and `forrard' are dialectal variations).

Usages

• Accent
• Dialect

Synonyms

• Frontwards
• Forrad
• Forrard
• Forward
• Frontward