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forward

 

[ ˈfɔːwəd ]

Verb / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

communication

send (a letter or email) on to a further destination.

Synonyms

pass on, send, transmit

Examples of usage

  • I will forward your email to the appropriate department.
  • Please forward this message to all the team members.
  • She forwarded the package to the correct address.
Context #2 | Verb

progress

help to progress or advance.

Synonyms

advance, facilitate, promote

Examples of usage

  • His innovative ideas really helped to forward the project.
  • The new technology will forward the development of the industry.
  • We need to forward our research in order to find a solution.
Context #3 | Adverb

time

in the direction that one is facing or traveling.

Synonyms

ahead, onward

Examples of usage

  • He looked forward and saw the beautiful sunset.
  • We need to move forward in order to reach our destination.

Translations

Translations of the word "forward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para frente

🇮🇳 आगे

🇩🇪 vorwärts

🇮🇩 maju

🇺🇦 вперед

🇵🇱 do przodu

🇯🇵 前方へ

🇫🇷 en avant

🇪🇸 adelante

🇹🇷 ileri

🇰🇷 앞으로

🇸🇦 إلى الأمام

🇨🇿 vpřed

🇸🇰 vpred

🇨🇳 向前

🇸🇮 naprej

🇮🇸 áfram

🇰🇿 алға

🇬🇪 წინ

🇦🇿 irəli

🇲🇽 adelante

Etymology

The word 'forward' originated from the Old English word 'foreweard', which is a combination of 'fore' meaning 'in front' and 'weard' meaning 'direction'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, with various meanings related to progress, communication, and direction.

See also: forwarder.

Word Frequency Rank

At #807 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.