forward

• Nach vorne gerichtet oder sich nach vorne bewegend; auch verwendet, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die sich mutig oder übermäßig vertraut verhält.

Directed or moving ahead; also used to describe someone who is bold or overly familiar in manner.

1. DirectionalA2formal

   Directed or moving toward the front or a point ahead.

   Nach vorne gerichtet

   • The forward movement of the train was smooth.
   • She took a forward step to greet him.
   • The forward position on the team requires speed.

   Synonymeaheadfrontalfrontwardonward

   Antonymebackbackwardrearward

2. Bold or presumptuousB2formal

   Showing a lack of modesty or restraint; overly confident or assertive.

   Dreist

   • His forward comment made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She was too forward in asking for a promotion on her first day.
   • The child's forward behavior surprised the guests.

   Synonymeaudaciousboldbrashbrazencheekyfamiliarimpertinentimpudentpresumptuouspushysaucy

   Antonymebashfuldiffidentmodestreservedretiringshytimid

3. Progressive or advancedB1formal

   Relating to or promoting progress or development.

   Fortschrittlich

   • The company has a forward approach to technology.
   • He has forward ideas about education reform.
   • This is a forward step in medical research.

   Synonymeadvancedavant-gardeenterprisingforward-lookinginnovativeliberalmodernpioneeringprogressive

   Antonymebackwardconservativereactionaryregressiveretrograde

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung nach vorne, in Blickrichtung oder eine Entwicklung in die Zukunft bzw. einen Fortschritt bezeichnet; es wird sowohl räumlich als auch übertragen verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'toward the front,' 'in the direction one is facing,' or 'ahead in time or progress.' It is used to indicate movement, direction, or advancement in both literal and figurative senses.

1. Direction of movementA1formal

   Toward the front or in the direction one is facing.

   Vorwärts

   • Please step forward when your name is called.
   • The car moved forward slowly.
   • He leaned forward to hear better.

   Synonymeaheadforthfrontwardfrontwardsonwardonwards

   Antonymebackwardbackwards

2. Progress or advancementA2formal

   Toward a future time or a more advanced state.

   Vorwärts

   • We need to move forward with the project.
   • The technology has come a long way forward.
   • She looked forward to the weekend.

   Synonymeaheadforthfurtheronwardonwards

   Antonymebackbackward

3. Time referenceB1formal

   Toward a later time or date.

   Vorwärts (zeitlich)

   • The meeting was moved forward to Monday.
   • From this point forward, we will follow the new rules.
   • The deadline has been pushed forward by two days.

   Synonymeaheadforthfurtheronwardonwards

   Antonymebackward

• Substantiv, das einen Spieler in der Angriffsposition in einigen Sportarten wie Fußball, Hockey oder Basketball bezeichnet, dessen Hauptaufgabe darin besteht, anzugreifen und Tore zu erzielen.

A noun referring to a player in a forward position in certain sports, such as football, hockey, or basketball, whose primary role is to attack and score goals.

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1. Attacking playerB1formalsport

   A player in sports like soccer, hockey, or basketball whose primary role is to attack and score goals.

   Angreifer

   • The forward scored the winning goal in the final minute.
   • The team's forwards are known for their speed and agility.
   • He plays as a forward for the national team.

   Synonymeattackerstriker

   Antonymebackdefendergoalkeeper

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas weiterzuleiten, besonders an einen neuen Adressaten oder Empfänger. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu befördern, zu versenden oder eine Nachricht weiterzugeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of sending something onward, especially to a new destination or recipient.

1. Send onwardB1formal

   To send something (like a letter, email, or package) to a new destination or recipient.

   Weiterleiten

   • Please forward this email to the sales department.
   • The post office will forward my mail to my new address.
   • She forwarded the documents to her lawyer.

   Synonymedispatchpass onredirectrelayremitsendshiptransmit

2. Promote or advanceB2formal

   To help something progress or develop; to advance a cause or plan.

   Vorantreiben

   • The committee worked to forward the goals of the organization.
   • He used his influence to forward the peace negotiations.
   • The new policy will forward economic growth.

   Synonymeaccelerateadvanceaidassistbackboostchampionencourageexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhastenhelppromotepropelsupport

   Antonymeblockdiscouragehamperimpedeobstructopposeretardstiflethwart