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forwards

[ fawr-werdz ]

forwards

/ ˈɔːə /

adverb

  1. towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp in space but also in time
  2. towards the front
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forwards1

First recorded in 1350–1400; forward + -s 1
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"It got to the point where I couldn't pull the cue forwards and backwards, which was quite scary."

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They were saved from a second shot by Terry's taxi lurching forwards as his foot slipped from the clutch.

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It is clear United are desperate for forwards.

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But going back to City behind other forwards is not going to help his development, or his England chances.

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Maresca was regularly animated, shouting instructions towards his players and running backwards and forwards.

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