Foward vs. Forward — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on August 20, 2023
"Foward" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Forward," which means moving or directed toward the front or a progression.
Which is correct: Foward or Forward
How to spell Forward?
Foward
Incorrect Spelling
Forward
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Foward and Forward
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Key Differences
Associate "forward" with "toward" since both have an "o" before the "ward."
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Note that "forward" has two syllables, not the one that "foward" might suggest.
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Think of the "o" in "Forward" as the "o" in "onward."
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The word "four" is not in "Forward". Thus, there's no "u" after "o."
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Remember it like "for-ward," as in you are moving "for" something.
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Definitions
Forward
"Forward" refers to the direction in front or toward the front of something.
She took a step forward.
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In the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front
He started up the engine and the car moved forward
Rory leaned forward over the table
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Forward
"Forward" can also mean sending or relaying something, typically information or correspondence.
Please forward the email to the team.
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"Forward" can describe a person who is presumptuous or bold.
His forward remarks were deemed inappropriate.
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Forward
In sports, "Forward" denotes a player in a front position.
The team's forward scored the winning goal.
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Forward
As an adverb, "Forward" indicates moving ahead in time or progression.
The clocks are set forward in spring.
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Onward so as to make progress
The signing of the treaty is a big step forward
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Forward
Towards the future; ahead in time
Looking forward, earnings are expected to hit £7.2 billion
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Forward
Directed or facing towards the front or the direction that one is facing or travelling
The pilot's forward view
Forward flight
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Progressing towards a successful conclusion
The decision is a forward step
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(of a person) bold or overfamiliar in manner
I am not usually a forward sort of person
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Agreements to trade specified assets, typically currency, at a specified price at a certain future date.
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Send (a letter or email) on to a further destination
I recently received an email forwarded from a friend
My emails were forwarded to a friend
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Forward
Help to advance (something); promote
The scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology
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Forward
At, near, or belonging to the front or forepart; fore
The forward section of the aircraft.
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Forward
Going, tending, or moving toward a position in front
A forward plunge down a flight of stairs.
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Moving in a prescribed direction or order for normal use
Forward rolling of the cassette tape.
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Being ahead of current economic, political, or technological trends; progressive
A forward concept.
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Forward
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future
A rise in the forward price of corn.
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In the prescribed direction or sequence for normal use
Rolled the tape forward.
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Forward
In an advanced position or a configuration registering a future time
Set the clock forward.
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Forward
At or to a different time; earlier or later
Moved the appointment forward, from Friday to Thursday. See Usage Note at backward.
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Forward
A player in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey, who is part of the forward line of the offense.
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Forward
Situated toward or at the front of something.
The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.
The forward gun in a ship, the forward ship in a fleet
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(of troops, guns etc.) Situated toward or near the enemy lines.
The forward battalion took a hammering.
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Forward
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.
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Acting in or pertaining to the direction of travel or movement.
Forward motion, forward thrust, forward momentum
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(figuratively) Moving in the desired direction of progress.
This is an important forward step for the country.
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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.
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Expected or scheduled to take place in the future.
The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.
The price for forward delivery is presently higher than the spot price.
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Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.
These students are very forward in their learning.
The grass is forward, or forward for the season. We have a forward spring.
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Forward
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
She is a very forward young lady, not afraid to speak her mind.
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(obsolete) Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.
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At, near or towards the front of something.
She was sitting well forward in the railway carriage.
The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward.
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(nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
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In the direction in which someone or something is facing.
I leant forward to get a better look.
The grandfather clock toppled forward and crashed to the ground.
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In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.
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Forward
So that front and back are in the usual orientation.
Don't wear your baseball cap backward; turn it forward.
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Forward
In the usual order or sequence.
A palindrome reads the same backward as forward.
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Forward
Into the future.
From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria.
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Forward
To an earlier point in time. See also bring forward.
The meeting has been moved forward an hour. It was at 3 o'clock; now it's at 2 o'clock.
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Forward
(transitive) To advance, promote.
He did all he could to forward the interests of the school.
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(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.
I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
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To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
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(soccer) A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
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(ice hockey) An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
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(basketball) The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
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(Internet) An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
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(finance) A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.
Forward contract
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An agreement; a covenant; a promise.
Tell us a tale anon, as forward is.
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Forward
Toward a part or place before or in front; onward; in advance; progressively; - opposed to backward.
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Forward
Near, or at the fore part; in advance of something else; as, the forward gun in a ship, or the forward ship in a fleet.
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Forward
Ready; prompt; strongly inclined; in an ill sense, overready; too hasty.
Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Nor do we find him forward to be sounded.
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Forward
Ardent; eager; earnest; in an ill sense, less reserved or modest than is proper; bold; confident; as, the boy is too forward for his years.
I have known men disagreeably forward from their shyness.
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Forward
Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; as, the grass is forward, or forward for the season; we have a forward spring.
The most forward budIs eaten by the canker ere it blow.
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Forward
To help onward; to advance; to promote; to accelerate; to quicken; to hasten; as, to forward the growth of a plant; to forward one in improvement.
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To send forward; to send toward the place of destination; to transmit; as, to forward a letter.
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Send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit;
Forward my mail
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At or near or directed toward the front;
The forward section of the aircraft
A forward plunge down the stairs
Forward motion
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Moving toward a position ahead;
Forward motion
The onward course of events
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Forward
Used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty;
A forward child badly in need of discipline
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Forward
Of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle;
In a forward gear
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Situated at or toward the front;
The fore cabins
The forward part of the ship
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Forward
Forward in time or order or degree;
From that time forth
From the sixth century onward
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Forward
Toward the future; forward in time;
I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring
I look forward to seeing you
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Forward
In a forward direction;
Go ahead
The train moved ahead slowly
The boat lurched ahead
Moved onward into the forest
They went slowly forward in the mud
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Forward
Near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane;
The captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Forward?
The verb form is "forward" as in "to forward an email."
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Which vowel is used before Forward?
The letter "o" is used before "Forward."
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What is the root word of Forward?
The root word is "fore-" which means "before or front."
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Which preposition is used with Forward?
It varies by context, but "forward to" is common, as in "looking forward to."
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Is Forward a noun or adjective?
Forward can be an adjective, as in "a forward motion."
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Why is it called Forward?
It's derived from Old English "foreweard" meaning "toward the front."
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Which article is used with Forward?
Both "a" and "the" can be used based on context.
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Which conjunction is used with Forward?
Forward isn't typically associated with a specific conjunction.
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Is the Forward term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, as in "forward thinking."
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Is the word “Forward” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on the sentence context.
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What part of speech is Forward?
It can be an adverb, adjective, verb, or noun depending on its use.
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Is Forward a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can give it positive or negative connotations.
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Is Forward a vowel or consonant?
"Forward" is a word, not a letter, but it starts with the consonant "f."
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Which determiner is used with Forward?
It depends on the context; "the" and "a" can both be used.
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How is Forward used in a sentence?
"She took a step forward toward her goals."
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