Forwards

//ˈfɔːwədz//

Synonyms for "forwards" (19 found)

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Closest matches (4)

Adverb(1 words)

ahead

along en route to facing

Strong matches (6)

Adverb(3 words)

forrad forrader forrard

forrader forth forward

Related words (9)

Adjective(1 words)

forward

Adverb(5 words)

forward frontward frontwards onward onwards

Adverb(1 words)

forward in most senses

frontwards on

Related word relations

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8 relation types

Antonyms

2 entries

backward backwards

Synonyms

3 entries

forrader forward frontwards

derived

8 entries

backwards and forwards bring forwards forwards and backwards forwards compatibility forwards compatible forwards roll forwards time machine set forwards

derived from

1 entries

forward

etymologically related_to

1 entries

form of

1 entries

forward

has context

3 entries

etymology 3 noun verb

related to

5 entries

direction forward front progressive toward

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Move the knob at the side of the seat forwards, collapse the seat.

Source: tatoeba (53895)

That exercise - backs together, link arms, one bends forwards while the other stretches their back - we did that a lot as children, didn't we?

Source: tatoeba (533354)

Forwards! Without stopping without fearing!

Source: tatoeba (548586)

Why is it easier to park the car backwards than forwards?

Source: tatoeba (3076843)

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