forwards

[ fawr-werdz ]

adverb

1. forward ( defs 1, 2 ).

forwards

/ ˈfɔːwədz /

adverb

1. towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp in space but also in time
2. towards the front

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwards¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; forward + -s ¹

Example Sentences

Gatland has opted for the more traditional balance of five forwards and three backs on his bench this time after the tactic of six forwards and two backs backfired against Fiji.

From BBC

Over the past five years, the golden generation of South Africa forwards have developed arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby.

From BBC

Scotland actually handled the infamous 'Bomb Squad' well, as the seven forwards on the South African bench came on earlier than expected, almost testament to the hosts' work up front.

From BBC

Even at half-court their guards and forwards cannot keep up with the new talent in the league and depend too heavily on Anthony Davis — their only good defender — to stop everything.

From Los Angeles Times

The six-two split on the bench between forwards and backs has been abandoned in favour of a more conventional five-three split, meaning the pack won't be shuffled as dramatically in the closing stages.

From BBC

Related Words

• advanced
• along
• before
• earlier
• forward