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forwards

/ˈfɔːwədz/ /ˈfɔɹwɚdz/

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adverb

Toward the front.

Examples :

"The student walked forwards to the front of the classroom to receive her award. "

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adverb

In a progressive direction.

Examples :

"She leaned forwards to hear the speaker better. "

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verb

To advance, promote.

Examples :

"The manager forwards employees who consistently exceed expectations. "

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verb

To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.

Examples :

"Please forwards the email to John so he knows about the meeting too. "

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To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully forwards the stack of printed pages into a beautiful, durable book. "

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noun

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

Examples :

"The author thanked his family in the forwards of his new book. "

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One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

Examples :

"The coach instructed the forwards to focus on securing the scrum, so the backs could then advance the ball. "

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A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

Examples :

"The coach instructed the forwards to focus on attacking the net. "

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An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

Examples :

"The coach split the players into two groups: defensemen and forwards, to work on different strategies. "

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The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.

Examples :

""Our team needs strong forwards to rebound and score inside." "

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noun

The front part of a vessel.

Examples :

"The anchor chain runs from the deck to the forwards of the ship. "

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An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.

Examples :

"My inbox is overflowing with forwards from my aunt, mostly jokes and warnings about fake products. "

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A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.

Examples :

"The farmer and the local bakery made a series of forwards, agreeing on a price and quantity of wheat for each month of the next year, ensuring the farmer has a guaranteed buyer and the bakery a stable supply. "

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Agreement; covenant.

Examples :

"The initial forwards between the two companies outlined the project's scope and responsibilities for each party involved. "

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