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forward

Definitions

adverb

  1. toward the future; forward in time
  2. at or to or toward the front
  3. in a forward direction
  4. forward in time or order or degree
  5. near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

noun

  1. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
  2. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adjective

  1. moving forward
  2. of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
  3. used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
  4. at or near or directed toward the front

verb

  1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

Examples

When the King heard this, he bade his son be slain; but on the next day the second Wazir came forward for intercession and kissed ground in prostration.

In the forecabins, the head and shower is located forward and has a large mirrored vanity with ample storage below.

I looking forward to seeing Mark as we've been apart for a few days.

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foreword

Definitions

noun

  1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Examples

In a foreword to the book, his wife Marian recalls how Michael was always fascinated by legend and the faerie world.

According to the lightning criterion and design experiences, the lightning protection measures foreword by some examples.

Without pudor malus or over-diffidence I would claim to have fulfilled the promise contained in my Foreword.

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