Synonyms for

Forwards

Verb / ˈfɔ:rwɜ:dz / Another word for forwards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

toward a place or position that is in front; toward the future

Synonyms & similar words

forward forrad ahead frontwards forrard onward backward frontward sendon onwards forrader ahead onward forth progressively continuously uninterruptedly steadily constantly persistently relentlessly incessantly perpetually eternally endlessly ceaselessly infinitely everlastingly

Synonyms by register

Formal

ahead onward forwardly

Informal

ahead onward out

Literary

ere forth

Antonyms

backwards rearward receding retreating hindward

Common collocations

  • move forwards
  • look forwards
  • press forwards
  • push forwards
  • go forwards
  • march forwards
  • drive forwards
  • leap forwards

Word family

noun forward
verb forward
adjective forward
adverb forward

Usage note

As an adverb, 'forwards' indicates direction. As a noun or adjective, it refers to a position, often in sports or in a company's hierarchy.

Example sentences

  1. The soccer player kicked the ball forwards towards the goal.
  2. The teacher told the students to move forwards in the line.
  3. The car moved forwards slowly in the traffic jam.
  4. The astronaut looked forwards to the upcoming space mission.
  5. The company was always looking forwards to expand their business.

Quotes

  • I don't want to look forwards or backwards, I just want to be here now.
  • I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else... forwards!
  • It's better to look forwards, not backwards, when moving on in life.

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