2forward adjective
1 always used before a noun : near or belonging to the front part of something
▪ the forward deck of a boat 2 always used before a noun a : moving or directed ahead or toward the front
▪ a sudden forward movement ▪ a forward somersault
b : moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
▪ the forward movement of history/technology 3 [more forward; most forward] : too confident or direct in social situations
▪ a forward [=brash] manner/question ▪ a very forward young woman
▪ the forward deck of a boat
▪ a sudden forward movement ▪ a forward somersault
b : moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
▪ the forward movement of history/technology
▪ a forward [=brash] manner/question ▪ a very forward young woman
— for·ward·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the forwardness of his manner/question
▪ the forwardness of his manner/question
