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How to pronounce forward
Say it like this: /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does forward mean?
adjSituated toward or at the front of something.
“the forward gun in a ship”
Situated toward or near the enemy lines.
“The forward battalion took a hammering.”
Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.
“My forward vision is fine, but my peripheral vision is poor.”
advAt, near or towards the front of something.
“She was sitting well forward in the railway carriage.”
At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
In the direction in which someone or something is facing.
“I leant forward to get a better look.”
verbTo advance, promote.
“He did all he could to forward the interests of the school.”
To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.
“I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.”
To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
nounOne of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the b
A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
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