Definition of the word forward

Pronunciation of vocabulary forward

forwardadverb

về tương lai, sau này ở phía trước, tiến về phía trước

/ˈfɔːwəd/

Definition of the word <b>forward</b>

Origin of the word forward

The word "forward" comes from Old English and Old Norse. In Old English, the word "forð" meant "direction" or "course", while in Old Norse, "fórr" signified "before" or "in front". These words are thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "*furthaz", which meant "beyond" or "across". The Old English word "forð" was used to describe moving or going in a certain direction, such as "forð wendan" meaning "to go forward". This sense of direction and movement has evolved into the modern English word "forward", which can mean not only moving in a physical sense but also progressing or advancing in a particular way.

Vocabulary summary forward

typeadjective

meaningahead, forward, move forward, move forward

exampleto forward a plan

exampleto date forward: to postpone the month to the next month

meaningprogressive

exampleto rush forward

exampleto send someone forward: let someone go first, send someone to go first

exampleforward!: (military) advance!, charge!

meaningripen early (crops); come early (season, season...); know early, be wise early (people)

exampleto be forwarded: request to forward to new address ((usually) in envelope)

examplethis child is very forward for his age

typeadverb ((also) forwards)

meaningabout the future

exampleto forward a plan

exampleto date forward: to postpone the month to the next month

meaningforward, up ahead, before

exampleto rush forward

exampleto send someone forward: let someone go first, send someone to go first

exampleforward!: (military) advance!, charge!

meaning(nautical) at the bow, towards the bow

exampleto be forwarded: forwarding request to new address ((usually) in envelope)

examplethis child is very forward for his age

Example of vocabulary forwardnamespace

meaning

towards a place or position that is in front

hướng tới một địa điểm hoặc vị trí ở phía trước

  • She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.

    Cô nghiêng người về phía trước và hôn lên má anh.

  • He took two steps forwards.

    Anh tiến về phía trước hai bước.

  • They ran forward to welcome her.

    Họ chạy tới chào đón cô.

  • The procession slowly moved forward.

    Đoàn rước từ từ tiến về phía trước.

  • Turn your wrists so that your palms face forward.

    Xoay cổ tay của bạn để lòng bàn tay hướng về phía trước.

  • He stands by the fire, rocking backward and forward.

    Anh ta đứng bên đống lửa, lắc lư tới lui.

meaning

towards the future; ahead in time

hướng tới tương lai; đi trước thời gian

  • Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.

    Trong tương lai, chúng tôi hy vọng sẽ mở rộng hoạt động của mình ở một số chi nhánh ở nước ngoài.

  • The next scene takes the story forwards five years.

    Cảnh tiếp theo đưa câu chuyện về phía trước năm năm.

  • The series moves back and forward through time.

    Bộ truyện di chuyển qua lại theo thời gian.

  • from this day forward

    từ ngày này trở đi

meaning

towards a good result

hướng tới một kết quả tốt

  • We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.

    Chúng tôi coi thỏa thuận này là một bước tiến quan trọng.

  • Cutting our costs is the only way forward.

    Cắt giảm chi phí của chúng tôi là con đường duy nhất phía trước.

  • We are not getting any further forward with the discussion.

    Chúng tôi sẽ không tiến xa hơn nữa với cuộc thảo luận.

  • The project will go forward (= continue) as planned.

    Dự án sẽ tiếp tục (= tiếp tục) theo kế hoạch.

  • The 21st century has seen trade between the two countries leap forward.

    Thế kỷ 21 đã chứng kiến ​​thương mại giữa hai nước có bước nhảy vọt.

meaning

earlier; sooner

sớm hơn; sớm hơn

  • It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.

    Người ta quyết định dời cuộc họp lên trước hai tuần.

meaning

in or towards the front part of a ship or plane

trong hoặc về phía trước của một con tàu hoặc máy bay

  • The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.

    Cabin chính nằm ở phía trước (= phía trước) cột buồm.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary forward

Idioms of vocabulary forward

backward(s) and forward(s)
from one place or position to another and back again many times
  • She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.
  • The film skips backwards and forwards through time.
    • going/moving forward
    (formal or business)in the future, starting from now
  • We have a very solid financial position going forward.
  • The strategy going forward is still undecided.
  • Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
    • put your best foot forward
    to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
    put the clocks forward/back
    to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
  • Remember to put your clocks back tonight.

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