forward
Translation
forward, forwards, onward
Examples
Please step forward.
Please step forward.
I look forward to meeting you.
I look forward to meeting you.
Grammar Patterns
((verb of motion)) + forward to move in a direction towards the front The crowd moved forward.
look forward to ((sth./-ing)) to anticipate (sth.) with pleasure I look forward to hearing from you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ahead, onward; Antonyms: backward, back
Etymology
From Old English 'fore' (before) + '-weard' (direction), meaning 'in a forward direction'.
Memory Tips
Think of moving 'fore' (in front) in a certain direction ('-ward'). Also used as a verb (to forward an email) or adjective (a forward person).