Definition of forward

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• forward is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
• forward is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
• forward is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of forward

• forward in time or order or degree (adverb)

  Synonyms

  1. forth
  2. onward
• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane (adverb)

  Examples

  1. the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments

  Synonyms

  1. fore
• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit (verb)

  Examples

  1. forward my mail

  Synonyms

  1. send on
• at or to or toward the front (adverb)

  Examples

  1. he faced forward
  2. step forward

  Synonyms

  1. forrad
  2. forrard
  3. forwards
  4. frontward
  5. frontwards
• in a forward direction (adverb)

  Examples

  1. they went slowly forward in the mud

  Synonyms

  1. ahead
  2. forrader
  3. forwards
  4. onward
  5. onwards
• moving forward (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. advancing
  2. forward-moving
• toward the future; forward in time (adverb)

  Examples

  1. I look forward to seeing you

  Synonyms

  1. ahead
• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team (noun)
• at or near or directed toward the front (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the forward section of the aircraft
  2. a forward plunge down the stairs
  3. forward motion
• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey (noun)
• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a forward child badly in need of discipline
• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle ()

  Examples

  1. in a forward gear

See definition of forward in Merriam Webster