forward
adverb/ˈfɔːrwərd/
For the special uses of forward in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example look forward to something is in the phrasal verb section at look.Слово англійською: forward
Переклад forward українською: надалі, далі, наперед
Детальний опис
- (also forwards especially in British English)towards a place or position that is in front
- She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
- He took two steps forwards.
- They ran forward to welcome her.
- The procession slowly moved forward.
- Turn your wrists so that your palms face forward.
- He stands by the fire, rocking backward and forward.
- (also forwards especially in British English)towards the future; ahead in time
- Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.
- The next scene takes the story forwards five years.
- The series moves back and forward through time.
- (old use) from this day forward
- towards a good result
- We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.
- Cutting our costs is the only way forward.
- We are not getting any further forward with the discussion.
- The project will go forward (= continue) as planned.
- The 21st century has seen trade between the two countries leap forward.
- earlier; sooner
- It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.
- (specialist) in or towards the front part of a ship or plane
- forward of something The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.
Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).
Idioms
backward(s) and forward(s)
- from one place or position to another and back again many times
- She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.
- The film skips backwards and forwards through time.
going/moving forward
- (formal or business) in the future, starting from now
- We have a very solid financial position going forward.
- The strategy going forward is still undecided.
- Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
put your best foot forward
- to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
put the clocks forward/back (British English)
(North American English set/move the clocks ahead/back)
- to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
- Remember to put your clocks back tonight.