more forward

ADJECTIVE

advancing, early

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ahead leading onward

STRONG

forth progressing progressive

WEAK

forward-looking in advance precocious premature propulsive well-developed

Antonyms

WEAK

back backward last later meek past reserved reversing shy timid

ADJECTIVE

in front, first

Synonyms

STRONGEST

leading

STRONG

advance anterior facial fore front head

WEAK

foremost ventral

Antonyms

STRONG

ending

WEAK

back backward last later meek past reserved reversing shy timid

ADJECTIVE

brash, impertinent

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming bantam bold brazen familiar presuming pushing smart wise

WEAK

aggressive audacious bare-faced cheeky coming on strong confident fresh impudent nervy overassertive overweening pert presumptuous pushy rude sassy saucy self-assertive smart-alecky uppity

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorant meek shy stupid timid unintelligent

WEAK

back backward last later past reserved reversing

Example Sentences

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She probably needs one more guard and a little more forward depth coming off the bench following the departures of Gabriela Jaquez and Angela Dugalic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Carrick followed Fletcher's lead in ditching Amorim's three at the back formation, pushed skipper Bruno Fernandes into a more forward role, recalled Kobbie Mainoo to play alongside Casemiro and stuck with it.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Don’t look back as much, but more forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been vocal about his desire for more forward options.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Dan Portway leaned a little more forward, and his gaze grew more intent, till all at once he let himself fall sidewise on the soft pine-needles.

From The Mynns' Mystery by Fenn, George Manville