English Dictionary

forward

/ˈfɔː.wəd/

adj

Situated toward or at the front of something. / (of troops, guns etc.) Situated toward or near the enemy lines. / Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.

The forward cabin of the ship offers stunning views of the ocean.

意味（1）

Situated toward or at the front of something.

意味（2）

(of troops, guns etc.) Situated toward or near the enemy lines.

The forward battalion took a hammering.

意味（3）

Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.

My forward vision is fine, but my peripheral vision is poor.

意味（4）

Acting in or pertaining to the direction of travel or movement.

forward motion, forward thrust, forward momentum

意味（5）

(figuratively) Moving in the desired direction of progress.

This is an important forward step for the country.

意味（6）

Having the usual order or sequence.

The front of the fire engine has backward writing, that can be read in a mirror, as well as forward writing.

意味（7）

(finance, commerce) Expected or scheduled to take place in the future.

The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.

意味（8）

Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.

These students are very forward in their learning.

意味（9）

Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.

She is a very forward young lady, not afraid to speak her mind.

意味（10）

(obsolete) Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.