forwards Meaning & Definition
What Does Forwards Mean?
As an adverb, forwards means Synonym of forward in most senses. As an adjective, it means Synonym of forward. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of forward.
Word Facts for Forwards
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɔːwədz/ |
| Synonyms | forward, ahead and forrard |
| Antonyms | back, backward and rearward |
| Comparative / superlative | further forwards, furthest forwards |
Forwards Definition (Adverb)
- Synonym of forward in most senses.
Forwards as an Adjective
- Synonym of forward.
Forwards as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forward
Forwards as a Noun
- plural of forward
Adverb
- Toward the front.
- In a progressive direction.
Verb
- To advance, promote.
- To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
- To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
Noun
- An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.
Noun
- One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
- A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
- An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
- The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
- The front part of a vessel.
- An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
- A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.
Noun
- Agreement; covenant.
Synonyms of Forwards
Antonyms of Forwards
Forwards in a Sentence
I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
Word Forms & Grammar
forwards (comparative further forwards or farther forwards, superlative furthest forwards or farthest forwards)
forwards (not comparable)
forwards
Words That Rhyme With Forwards
Origin of Forwards
Origin 1: From forward + -s (adverbial suffix).
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Quick Answers About Forwards
Is forwards an adverb or an adjective?
Forwards is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun.
What is another word for forwards?
Close synonyms of forwards are forward, ahead and forrard. See the full list of forwards synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of forwards?
Words opposite in meaning to forwards are back, backward, rearward and backwards.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of forwards?
The comparative form is further forwards and the superlative form is furthest forwards.