forward
for·ward [forward forwards forwarded forwarding] adverb, adjective, verb, noun BrE [ˈfɔːwəd] NAmE [ˈfɔːrwərd]
adverb
1. (also for·wards especially in BrE)towards a place or position that is in front
• She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
• He took two steps forward.
•They ran forward to welcome her.
Opp: ↑back, Opp: ↑backward
2. towards a good result
• We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.
• Cutting our costs is the only way forward.
•We are not getting any further forward with the discussion.
•The project will go forward (= continue) as planned.
Opp: ↑backward
3. towards the future; ahead in time
•Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.
• The next scene takes the story forward five years.
• (old use)from this day forward
4. earlier; sooner
• It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.
5. (technical)in or towards the front part of a ship or plane
• The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.
see also look forward, put forward
Rem: or
more at backward(s) and forward(s) at ↑backward, put the clocks forward/back at ↑clock n., put your best foot forward at ↑foot n.
Word Origin:
Old English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see ↑forth, ↑-ward).
Idiom: ↑going forward
adjective
1. only before noun directed or moving towards the front
• The door opened, blocking his forward movement.
•a forward pass (= in a sports game)
2. only before noun (technical)located in front, especially on a ship, plane or other vehicle
•the forward cabins
• A bolt may have fallen off the plane's forward door.
3. relating to the future
•the forward movement of history
•A little forward planning at the outset can save you a lot of expense.
•The plans are still no further forward than they were last month.
4. behaving towards sb in a manner which is too confident or too informal
•I hope you don't think I'm being too forward.
compare ↑backward
Word Origin:
Old English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see ↑forth, ↑-ward).
verb
1. (formal)to send or pass goods or information to sb
•~ sth to sb We will be forwarding our new catalogue to you next week.
•~ sb sth We will be forwarding you our new catalogue next week.
•~ sth to forward a request/complaint/proposal
2. to send a letter, etc. received at the address a person used to live at to their new address
Syn: send on
•~ sth (to sb) Could you forward any mail to us in New York?
•~ (sth) I put ‘please forward’ on the envelope.
3. ~ sth (formal)to help to improve or develop sth
Syn: ↑further
•He saw the assignment as a way to forward his career.
•She uses various devices to forward the plot.
•They have done a great deal to forward the cause of world peace.
see also ↑fast-forward
Verb forms: 
Word Origin:
Old English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see ↑forth, ↑-ward).
Example Bank:
•I'm forwarding you this email that I had from Jeff.
noun
an attacking player whose position is near the front of a team in some sports
compare ↑back
Word Origin:
Old English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see ↑forth, ↑-ward).
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