forwards
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔrwərdz/ · UK /ˈfɔːwədz/
forwards means: In the direction that someone or something is facing.
preposition
In the direction that someone or something is facing.
- Take one step forwards.
- She leaned forwards to hear him better.
- Can you move the car forwards?
Toward a better or more successful situation.
- The project is moving forwards.
- This agreement takes us forwards after months of delays.
- How can we push the business forwards?
Toward a later time.
- The story jumps forwards ten years.
- Imagine travelling forwards in time.
- The film moves forwards to the following summer.
noun
Players whose main job is to attack and score in sports such as football or hockey.
- Both forwards scored today.
- The coach replaced two forwards at halftime.
- Our forwards need more support from midfield.
Questions about forwards
What does forwards mean?
In the direction that someone or something is facing.
What is forwards in other languages?
Türkçe: ileri · Español: hacia delante · Français: en avant · Deutsch: vorwärts · Italiano: in avanti · 日本語: 前へ
How do you pronounce forwards?
In American English /ˈfɔrwərdz/; in British English /ˈfɔːwədz/.
How do you use forwards in a sentence?
Take one step forwards. She leaned forwards to hear him better.
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