forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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But retaining two of the team’s most reliable veteran forwards seems like the ideal move considering this team needs more experience, not less. Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Kreider hadn’t played yet in the tournament, but was needed with the number of forwards out. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025 Others missing include midfielder Rose Lavelle and forwards Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025 Brindisi has been impressed with the more than 30 performers, including many of the younger ones, who came in already knowing the show backwards and forwards. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for forwards 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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