Forward

forward |ˈfôrwərd|
adverb (also forwards)
1 toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling : he started up the engine and the car moved forward | Lori leaned forward over the table.
• in, near, or toward the bow or nose of a ship or aircraft.
• in the normal order or sequence : the number was the same backward as forward.
2 onward so as to make progress; toward a successful conclusion : there's no way forward for the relationship.
• into a position of prominence or notice : he is pushing forward a political ally.
3 toward the future; ahead in time : from that day forward, the assembly was at odds with us.
• to an earlier time : the special issue has been moved forward to winter.
adjective
1 directed or facing toward the front or the direction that one is facing or traveling : forward flight | the pilot's forward view.
• positioned near the enemy lines : troops moved to the forward areas.
• (in sports) moving toward the opponents' goal : a forward pass.
• in, near, or toward the bow or nose of a ship or aircraft.
• figurative moving or tending onwards to a successful conclusion : the decision is a forward step.
• Electronics (of a voltage applied to a semiconductor junction) in the direction that allows significant current to flow.
2 [ attrib. ] relating to or concerned with the future : forward planning.
3 (of a person) bold or familiar in manner, esp. in a presumptuous way.
4 developing or acting earlier than expected or required; advanced or precocious : an alarmingly forward yet painfully vulnerable child.
• (of a plant or crop) well advanced or early.
• progressing toward or approaching maturity or completion.
noun
1 an attacking player in basketball, hockey, or other sports.
• Football an offensive or defensive lineman.
2 ( forwards) Finance short for forward contract .
verb [ trans. ]
1 send (a letter) on to a further destination : [as adj. ] ( forwarding) a forwarding address.
• hand over or send (an official document) : their final report was forwarded to the Commanding Officer.
• dispatch (goods) : [as adj. ] ( forwarding) a freight forwarding company.
2 help to advance (something); promote : the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology.