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forwards

American  
[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /

adverb

  1. forward.

forwards British  
/ ˈfɔːwədz /

adverb

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

  2. towards the front

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Etymology

Origin of forwards

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

Example Sentences

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Travis Binnion has focused on the forwards, among whom Sesko is a big fan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

For instance, fellow forwards Olivia Smith and Beth Mead have made more tackles than her.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Ireland achieving their fourth Triple Crown in five years is reflected in the selection of centre Stuart McCloskey and forwards Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The bureau collects complaints and forwards almost all of them to the companies, requiring a response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

It was so steep and overhung that it proved impossible to climb out of it again, either forwards or backwards, without leaving their ponies and their baggage behind.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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