Definitions

move forward

[moov fawr-werd] / ˈmuv ˈfɔr wərd /

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gain v.
step v.

VERB

gain

Synonyms

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achieve advance attain benefit boost build up collect earn expand get grow have improve increase make obtain pick up produce promote reach realize reap score secure

STRONG

accomplish ameliorate annex augment capture clear complete consummate enlarge enlist fulfill gather glean harvest land net overtake parlay perfect procure profit progress succeed

WEAK

bring in make a killing rack up win over

Antonyms

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decline decrease demote depart destroy diminish discourage dissuade fail forfeit give in give up halt harm hinder hurt injure leave lessen lose lower miss prevent ruin spend stop surrender throw away weaken worsen yield

STRONG

free let go neglect plant release

WEAK

exhaust pass waste

VERB

step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dance go down skip stride tiptoe tread walk

STRONG

advance ambulate ascend descend hoof it mince pace prance traipse trip troop

WEAK

go backward go forward go up move backward

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move forward

It is to move forward with our eyes open.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

On Thursday, the Welsh actor said he met the first minister, speaking about how they could move forward adding it was "early days but that's really encouraging".

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

There is no consensus on how to move forward, though.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

As can often be the case, Del Toro’s advice confirmed what she already felt and she began to move forward with “Being Heumann.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

I move forward, but Ronan is already off the bench.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

move forward

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