forward

Forward is defined as toward the front, or toward something in advance.

(adverb)

An example of forward is to look towards the front.

The definition of forward is directed toward something in advance, ready or eager.

(adjective)

An example of forward is a ball moving in an onward direction.
An example of forward is a person who is very willing to offer her opinions and solutions.

The definition of a forward is a sports position where the person is in front of the others.

(noun)

An example of forward is a person playing in the front line in a soccer game.

Forward means to send something to someone else.

(verb)

An example of forward is for mail to be sent to a person's new address.

See forward in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

at, toward, or of the front, or forepart
advanced; specif.,
1. mentally advanced; precocious
2. advanced socially, politically, etc.; progressive or radical
3. Now Rare ahead of time; early
moving toward a point in front; onward; advancing
ready or eager; prompt
too bold or free in manners; pushing; presumptuous
of or for the future: forward buying

Origin: ME foreward < OE adj. & adv. foreweard: see fore & -ward

adverb

noun

Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, etc. any of the players, esp. of the offense, in the front line or in a front position

transitive verb

Related Forms:

See forward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. At, near, or belonging to the front or forepart; fore: the forward section of the aircraft.
b. Located ahead or in advance: kept her eye on the forward horizon.
a. Going, tending, or moving toward a position in front: a forward plunge down a flight of stairs.
b. Sports Advancing toward an opponent's goal.
c. Moving in a prescribed direction or order for normal use: forward rolling of the cassette tape.
a. Ardently inclined; eager.
b. Lacking restraint or modesty; presumptuous or bold: a forward child.
a. Being ahead of current economic, political, or technological trends; progressive: a forward concept.
b. Deviating radically from convention or tradition; extreme.
Exceptionally advanced; precocious.
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future: bidding on forward contracts for corn.

adverb or for·wards (-wərdz)

Toward or tending to the front; frontward: step forward.
Into consideration: put forward a new proposal.
In or toward the future: looking forward to seeing you.
a. In the prescribed direction or sequence for normal use: rolled the tape forward.
b. In an advanced position or a configuration registering a future time: set the clock forward.
c. At or to a different time; earlier or later: moved the appointment forward, from Friday to Thursday.

noun
Sports

A player in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey, who is part of the forward line of the offense.
The position played by such a person.

transitive verb for·ward·ed, for·ward·ing, for·wards