forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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Meanwhile, forwards Nick Foligno (back) and Philipp Kurashev (hand) sat out practice Friday and are day to day. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 The Avs had nine forwards collect at least one point against the Devils. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, defender Alfie Dorrington (Aberdeen) and forwards Jamie Donley (Leyton Orient) and Will Lankshear (West Bromwich Albion) are on loan spells. Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 The Olympians named were forwards Kendal Alloway (Eastlake High School) and Alethze Marquez (Helix High School) and guard Stevie Lundquist. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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