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What is another word for Forward? – 110 Forward Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ahead onward forth advancing progressing moving proceeding continuing going advancing forthcoming upcoming impending approaching nearing upcoming prospective future impending looming upcoming expected anticipated predicted projected outward outwardly forwardly forwards ahead onwards onwardly

    Meaning of Forward

    The primary meaning of the word "Forward" is related to moving or directing something in a direction ahead or to the front.

    Definitions

    • Moving or directed in a forward direction, i.e., ahead or to the front
    • * Intended to be sent or taken to a person or place, especially one that is further away
    • * Moving or progressing towards a point in the future

    Etymology of Forward

    The word "Forward" originates from Old English "forweard", which is a combination of "for" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "weard" (meaning "ward" or "direction")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to indicate direction, movement, or progression

    Example Uses

    • The team is moving forward with their plan to launch a new product
    • * She forwarded the email to her colleague for review
    • * The company is looking forward to expanding into new markets

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    backward reverse backwardly backwards rearward rearwards back backwards reverse regressive stagnant stationary static immobile motionless still unmoving unprogressive declining decreasing