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/ˈfɔː.wəd/

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Meaning

Toward the front; in the direction ahead of you.

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Word origin

From Old English foreweard, meaning toward the front or the fore part.

Origin
Old English
Root
foreweard

Examples

stepped .

"Forward" means toward the front.

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Here "forward" means in the direction ahead.

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Here "forward" means it moved ahead, not back.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: forward, invite, gift and 7 more words.