Forward
Example: He walks forward toward the door slowly
Definition
"Forward" is an adverb describing movement or direction toward a point ahead or in front. It often indicates progress, advancement, or a position closer to a goal, as in 'He walks forward toward the door slowly,' meaning moving ahead in space or time.
Etymology
The word "forward" originates from Old English 'forweard,' combining 'for-' meaning 'before' or 'in front' and 'weard' meaning 'toward' or 'direction.' Did you know? The term has been used since before the 12th century to indicate movement ahead or progress.
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"Forward" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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