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forwards

[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced along before earlier forward
STRONG
beforehand onward onwards
WEAK
advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behind

Example Sentences

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Standing only 5 feet 8, Johnson has established herself as a defensive menace, guarding both forwards and guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

"We had a period of going backwards and forwards, and nothing happening," Victoria said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

When Russo does play in the attacking midfield role behind a striker, she can serve those ahead of her, and she acknowledges the qualities of her fellow forwards in making her job easier.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I’m going to stop wasting money going backwards and forwards to London on pointless train journeys.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.