Forward
adverb
Towards the direction that is in front of you.
He took a step forward.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- move forward
adjective
Thinking or behaving in a way that is newer or better.
She is a forward thinker.
Often appears as...
- forward thinking
- forward approach
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
Into a position of prominence or notice.
He stepped forward to receive the award.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- come forward
verb
Send (a letter or email) onward from an intermediate post or station.
I will forward your mail to your new address.
Often appears as...
- forward mail
- forward message
adjective
Bold or beyond accepted norms, sometimes in a rude manner.
His forward comments were not appreciated.
Often appears as...
- forward behaviour
- forward attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Towards the direction that is in front of you.
He took a step forward.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- move forward
adjective
Thinking or behaving in a way that is newer or better.
She is a forward thinker.
Often appears as...
- forward thinking
- forward approach
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
Into a position of prominence or notice.
He stepped forward to receive the award.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- come forward
verb
Send (a letter or email) onward from an intermediate post or station.
I will forward your mail to your new address.
Often appears as...
- forward mail
- forward message
adjective
Bold or beyond accepted norms, sometimes in a rude manner.
His forward comments were not appreciated.
Often appears as...
- forward behaviour
- forward attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Directional Use
Often indicates physical movement towards where you face.
Walk forward until you see the sign.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Progress
Can apply to time, suggesting continuation into the future.
From this day forward, we'll work harder.
Pro Tip 1/2Directional Use
Often indicates physical movement towards where you face.
Walk forward until you see the sign.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Progress
Can apply to time, suggesting continuation into the future.
From this day forward, we'll work harder.
Pro Tip 1/2Directional Use
Often indicates physical movement towards where you face.
Walk forward until you see the sign.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Progress
Can apply to time, suggesting continuation into the future.
From this day forward, we'll work harder.
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Are China and the US...
The head says there's a way forward. The head says there is a policy framework, there's a common narrative, there's a mechanism through regular summitry to do these things and to make them better. But the heart must also find a way to reimagine the possibilities of the America-China relationship, and the possibilities of China's future engagement in the world.
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The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
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Who were the Vestal...
to discover why the flame had failed. Someone came forward and claimed that one of the Vestals was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
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Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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Questions No One Knows...
And I have one more piece of good news for you. The quest for knowledge and understanding never gets dull. It doesn't. It's actually the opposite. The more you know, the more amazing the world seems. And it's the crazy possibilities, the unanswered questions, that pull us forward.
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Anaconda Attacks PIPE...
your finger forward okay the teeth of an anaconda curved backwards to hold its prey once it bites into it that's why the scientist has to force his hand deeper into the mouth of the anaconda to free his skewered finger backing of it
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Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
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How Do Cats Use Their...
John's trying to observe the cat's whiskers as they move forward into the attack position. Let's just take the toy away for a second and let's Can we have a look at what we've just taken?
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What forgiveness can...
who watched while my friends died I also have to forgive those who drew the long straw otherwise I'll be stuck forever forgetting allows you to move forward it
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Up Close and Personal...
Okay, there's a bit of difficult manoeuvring. Let me see if I can nudge it forward. Oh, dear. It's all part of a learning process
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Are China and the US...
The head says there's a way forward. The head says there is a policy framework, there's a common narrative, there's a mechanism through regular summitry to do these things and to make them better. But the heart must also find a way to reimagine the possibilities of the America-China relationship, and the possibilities of China's future engagement in the world.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
to discover why the flame had failed. Someone came forward and claimed that one of the Vestals was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
And I have one more piece of good news for you. The quest for knowledge and understanding never gets dull. It doesn't. It's actually the opposite. The more you know, the more amazing the world seems. And it's the crazy possibilities, the unanswered questions, that pull us forward.
Video examples
Anaconda Attacks PIPE...
your finger forward okay the teeth of an anaconda curved backwards to hold its prey once it bites into it that's why the scientist has to force his hand deeper into the mouth of the anaconda to free his skewered finger backing of it
Video examples
Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
Video examples
How Do Cats Use Their...
John's trying to observe the cat's whiskers as they move forward into the attack position. Let's just take the toy away for a second and let's Can we have a look at what we've just taken?
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
who watched while my friends died I also have to forgive those who drew the long straw otherwise I'll be stuck forever forgetting allows you to move forward it
Video examples
Up Close and Personal...
Okay, there's a bit of difficult manoeuvring. Let me see if I can nudge it forward. Oh, dear. It's all part of a learning process
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going. I have respect for the past, but I'm a person of the moment. I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
The Bible says to 'fear not,' but this doesn't mean you should never feel scared. It means when you do feel fear, keep going forward and do what you are supposed to do. Or as I like to say, do it afraid.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.
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Toni Kroos
German Athlete
I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I also like playing deeper, as you have more time on the ball.
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Robert Collier
American Author
Playing safe is probably the most unsafe thing in the world. You cannot stand still. You must go forward.
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Colin Powell
American Statesman
Wouldn't it be great if we could look forward to a whole world in which no child will be left behind?
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David Beckham
English Footballer
I'm not one of those people who is not looking forward to getting old. I'm happy with my life.
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George Eliot
British Author
The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.
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Rihanna
American Musician
I'm really looking forward to seeing what life brings to me.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going. I have respect for the past, but I'm a person of the moment. I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
The Bible says to 'fear not,' but this doesn't mean you should never feel scared. It means when you do feel fear, keep going forward and do what you are supposed to do. Or as I like to say, do it afraid.
Quote examples
Elon Musk
South African Businessman
People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.
Quote examples
Toni Kroos
German Athlete
I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I also like playing deeper, as you have more time on the ball.
Quote examples
Robert Collier
American Author
Playing safe is probably the most unsafe thing in the world. You cannot stand still. You must go forward.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
Wouldn't it be great if we could look forward to a whole world in which no child will be left behind?
Quote examples
David Beckham
English Footballer
I'm not one of those people who is not looking forward to getting old. I'm happy with my life.
Quote examples
George Eliot
British Author
The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.
Quote examples
Victor Hugo
French Author
By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
I'm really looking forward to seeing what life brings to me.
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