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forward - forwards — If you move or look forward or forwards, you move or look in a direction that is in front of you. Salesmen rushed forward to serve her. John peered forward through the twilight. Ralph walked forwards a couple of steps … Useful english dictionary
forward, forwards — One can say step forward or step forwards with equal correctness, although forward is more often used. Only forward can be used to apply to a following noun: one can say a forward movement but hardly a forwards movement. Forward is also preferred … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
forward — for|ward1 W1S1 [ˈfo:wəd US ˈfo:rwərd] adv also forwards [ wədz US wərdz] 1.) towards a place or position that is in front of you ≠ ↑backwards ▪ He leaned forward , his elbows resting on the table. ▪ The crowd surged forwards. ▪ She took another… … Dictionary of contemporary English
forward — I UK [ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d] / US [ˈfɔrwərd] adjective, adverb ** Summary: Forward can be used in the following ways: as an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. as an adjective: I hope you don t think I m being too forward. ♦ The marines took up… … English dictionary
forward — for|ward1 [ fɔrwərd ] function word *** Forward can be used in the following ways: as an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. as an adjective: I hope you don t think I m being too forward. The marines took up forward positions. as part of the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
forward — 1 adverb 1 also forwards towards a place or position that is in front of you: He leaned forward slightly to try to hear what they were saying. | The crowd surged forwards. 2 towards greater progress, improvement, or development: The building of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
forward*/*/*/ — [ˈfɔːwəd] grammar word I summary: Forward can be: ■ an adverb: I stepped forward to greet him. ■ an adjective: the forward section of the aircraft 1) in the direction in front moving or looking in the direction in front of you The car started to… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
forward — 1. adverb 1) the traffic moved forward Syn: ahead, forwards, onwards, onward, on, further 2) the winner stepped forward Syn: towards the front, out, forth, into view, up … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Forward in Faith — (FiF) is a movement operating in a number of provinces of the Anglican Communion. On the whole it represents a traditionalist strand of Anglo Catholicism. Forward in Faith is particularly noted for its opposition to the ordination of women to the … Wikipedia
forward — forward, forwards 1. For the adjective, the correct form in standard English is forward: • It has four forward gears and reverse controlled by a speed sensing governor Daily Telegraph, 1971 • Already clouds of steam were rising, obscuring the… … Modern English usage
