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Take one step forward.
What does Forward mean?
ahead, not backward
Dictionary definition
Toward the front or future; moving ahead.
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Forward in a sentence
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The team moved forward with the plan.
hard
Looking forward can help people set goals.
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What does forward mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to forward?
Ahead is close in meaning to forward.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to forward?
Backward contrasts with forward.
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for · werd · strongest beat: for
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WordForward.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningForward means ahead, not backward.
ExampleExample: Take one step forward.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · werd
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- werd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Word family
Forward word family
Base word
forward
verb
forwarded
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