All forward synonyms
forΒ·ward
F f adj forward
- leading β made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- onward β toward a point ahead or in front; forward, as in space or time.
- ahead β Something that is ahead is in front of you. If you look ahead, you look directly in front of you.
- anterior β Anterior describes a part of the body that is situated at or towards the front of another part.
- advance β To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- head β Edith, 1897β1981, U.S. costume designer.
- fore β situated at or toward the front, as compared with something else.
- front β the foremost part or surface of anything.
- facial β of the face: facial expression.
- bantam β A bantam is a breed of small chicken.
- wise β having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- presuming β presumptuous.
- familiar β well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- pushing β that pushes.
- brazen β If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
- assuming β You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
- smart β having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
- bold β Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- forth β onward or outward in place or space; forward: to come forth; go forth.
- progressive β favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- progressing β a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
- in advance β to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- propulsive β the act or process of propelling.
- well-developed β to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state: to develop natural resources; to develop one's musical talent.
- foremost β Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
- ventral β of or relating to the venter or belly; abdominal.
- aggressive β An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- audacious β Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- cheeky β If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
- confident β If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- fresh β newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- impudent β of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- nervy β brashly presumptuous or insolent; pushy: a nervy thing to say; a nervy trick to pull.
- overweening β presumptuously conceited, overconfident, or proud: a brash, insolent, overweening fellow.
- pert β Program Evaluation and Review Technique
- presumptuous β full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission.
- pushy β obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
- rude β discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
noun forward
- proscenium β Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- striker β a person or thing that strikes.
- foreground β the ground or parts situated, or represented as situated, in the front; the portion of a scene nearest to the viewer (opposed to background).
- forepart β the first, front, or early part.
verb forward
- promote β to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- further β at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- accelerate β If the process or rate of something accelerates or if something accelerates it, it gets faster and faster.
- progress β a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
- aid β Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- expedite β (transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
- uphold β to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- assist β If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.