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Synonyms of forward

20 similar words · 10 opposite words

Another word for forward is front. Other synonyms of forward are anterior. The opposite of forward is back.

Synonyms and similar words for forward

adjectiveExpected or scheduled to take place in the future.

adjectiveWithout customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.

adverbIn the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.

adverbInto the future.

verbTo send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

nounOne of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number...

  • attackerOne of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore...
  • strikerOne of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore...
  • front manA striker.

nounA direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future...

  • forward contractA contract between two parties to buy or sell something on a stated future date at a price agreed now; distinguished...

adjectiveAt the front.

  • anteriorNearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.
  • frontLocated at or near the front.

Opposite of forward

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “at the front”.

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • antonym(s) of

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “without customary restraint”.

adverbAntonym(s) of “towards the front”.

adverbAntonym(s) of “in the usual direction of progress”.

adverbAntonym(s) of “into the future”.

  • into the past

Meaning of forward

  1. adjective Situated toward or at the front of something.
  2. adjective Situated toward or near the enemy lines.
  3. adjective Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.

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Questions about synonyms of forward

What is another word for forward?
Forward has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as front and anterior.
What is the opposite of forward?
The opposite of forward is back.
What does forward mean?
Forward means situated toward or at the front of something.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: forward (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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