adv.
(also
forwards)
- in the direction that one is facing or travelling.
▸in or near the front of a ship or aircraft.
- onward so as to make progress.
- in the normal order or sequence.
- ahead in time.
adj.
- towards the direction that one is facing or travelling.
▸situated in or near the front of a ship or aircraft.
- relating to the future.
▸progressing towards a successful result.
- bold or overfamiliar in manner.
- further advanced than expected or required.
n.
- an attacking player in football, hockey, or other sports.
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(forwards)
agreements to trade specified assets at a specified price at a certain future date. Compare with future (in sense 4).
v.
- send (a letter) on to a further destination.
▸dispatch; send.
- help to advance.
Derivative
- forwarder n.
- forwardly adv.
- forwardness n.
Etymology
OE forweard, var. of forthweard (see forth, -ward).