forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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More are now coming forwards to accuse him of inappropriate touching. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 The versatile and experienced Granlund leads the Sharks with 29 points in 26 games this season and also leads all of the team’s forwards in average time on ice (20:51). Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024 Nine of the 13 forwards and five of the seven defensemen have also won championships. Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 There’s a lot of versatility in America’s forwards and a lot of interesting ways to make the pieces fit with a strong mix of varying skill sets. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forwards 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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