Synonyms for forward

adverb

• forward in time or order or degree
• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
• at or to or toward the front
• in a forward direction
• toward the future; forward in time

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

adjective

• moving forward
• at or near or directed toward the front
• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

noun

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle