adjective
- at, toward, or of the front, or forepart
- advanced; specif.,
- mentally advanced; precocious
- advanced socially, politically, etc.; progressive or radical
- 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
noun
Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, etc. any of the players, esp. of the offense, in the front line or in a front position