forward
gb/fˈɔɹwɚd/ us/fˈɔɹwɚd/
A2
אנגלית
~ 900
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb
A2
relation
1
In the direction ahead
Moving to a place in front or to a later time.
תבנית שימוש:
to move [something/someone] forward
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'forward' with 'forwards'. Both are correct in most contexts, but 'forward' is more common in American English.
מילים נרדפות
ahead (Often interchangeable, but 'ahead' can also imply being in a leading position.)
הפכים
backward (Indicates movement or direction toward the rear instead of the front.)
צירופים
move forward
|step forward
|look forward
|push forward
|go forward
נושאים
movement
|time
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- She took a step forward to get a better view.
- The project is moving forward as planned.
- He leaned forward to hear her better.
- Please move your car forward a little.
- We look forward to seeing you soon.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He walked forward to the door.
- Please move forward in the line.
- The bus went forward slowly.
- I look forward to my birthday.
- She stepped forward to speak.
פועל
B1
action
2
Send something onward
To send a letter, email, or message to someone else.
תבנית שימוש:
to forward [something] to [someone]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'forward' with 'send'. 'Forward' specifically means sending something on from one person/place to another, not sending for the first time.
מילים נרדפות
send on (Similar meaning but less formal; often used for physical items.)
הפכים
withhold (To keep something instead of sending it onward.)
צירופים
forward an email
|forward a message
|forward a letter
|forward details
נושאים
communication
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Please forward this email to all staff members.
- The post office will forward your mail to your new address.
- I forwarded the invitation to my colleague.
- Could you forward me the meeting notes?
- They forwarded the complaint to the manager.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I will forward this email to you.
- Please forward the letter to my new home.
- Can you forward my message to her?
- The office will forward your mail.
- He will forward the file to me.
adjective
B1
relation
3
Toward the front position
Near the front or ahead of others.
מילים נרדפות
front (Describes the very front position; 'forward' can be slightly less absolute.)
הפכים
rear (Located at the back instead of the front.)
צירופים
forward position
|forward area
|forward thinking
נושאים
movement
|position
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The forward section of the plane is reserved for business class.
- He plays in a forward position on the team.
- The troops advanced to a forward base.
- She has very forward ideas about education.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The forward seats cost more money.
- He sits in the forward part of the bus.
- Our team moved to a forward place on the field.
- I like the forward room in the plane.
שם עצם
A2
entity
4
Attacking player in sports
A player who plays near the other team's goal and tries to score points.
מילים נרדפות
striker ('Striker' is more specific to soccer and goal-scoring roles.)
הפכים
defender (A player whose main role is to stop the other team from scoring.)
צירופים
play as a forward
|star forward
|center forward
נושאים
sports
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The team's star forward scored two goals.
- He was moved from midfielder to forward.
- Their forwards are known for their speed and skill.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The forward scored a goal.
- My brother plays as a forward.
- The team has three forwards.
- A good forward runs fast.
adjective
B2
property
5
Overly bold in behavior
Saying or doing things too openly or boldly, which may seem rude.
מילים נרדפות
presumptuous ('Presumptuous' is more formal and implies overstepping social boundaries.)
הפכים
reserved (Shy or not showing feelings openly.)
צירופים
a bit forward
|too forward
נושאים
personality
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- He was too forward when he asked her personal questions right away.
- She found his comments rather forward for a first meeting.
- Don't be so forward; give people some space.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He was too forward with her.
- She thinks he is very forward.
- It is not polite to be forward with strangers.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
forward
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹwɚd/
US/fˈɔɹwɚd/
הברות והטעמה
for - ward (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: forward
Noun
- Base: forward
- Plural: forwards
Verb
- Base: forward
- 3rd Person Singular: forwards
- Present Participle: forwarding
- Past: forwarded
משפחת מילים
Forms
forwards
noun
forwarding
verb
forwarded
verb
Negative and opposite forms
backward
adverb A2
ביטויים
bring forward
1/bɹˈɪŋ fˈɔɹwɚd/
phrasal verb
Move earlier or propose idea
To make something happen sooner than planned, or to introduce an idea for discussion.
דוגמאות
- They brought the meeting forward by two days.
- She brought forward a new proposal for the project.
push forward
1/pˈʊʃ fˈɔɹwɚd/
phrasal verb
Continue despite obstacles
To keep trying and making progress even when it is hard.
דוגמאות
- Despite setbacks, they pushed forward with their plans.
- We must push forward if we want to finish on time.
put your best foot forward
1/pˈʊt jˈʊɹ bˈɛst fˈʊt fˈɔɹwɚd/
idiom
Make your best effort
To try your best in order to make a good impression or succeed.
דוגמאות
- You should put your best foot forward during the interview.
- She always puts her best foot forward when meeting new people.
step forward
1/stˈɛp fˈɔɹwɚd/
fixed phrase
Move ahead or offer oneself
To move one step ahead, or to offer to do something.
דוגמאות
- He stepped forward and introduced himself.
- No one stepped forward to take responsibility.
look forward to
1/lˈʊk fˈɔɹwɚd tə/
phrasal verb
Anticipate with pleasure
To feel happy because you know something good will happen soon.
דוגמאות
- I look forward to meeting you next week.
- She looks forward to her vacation every year.
look forward to
2/lˈʊk fˈɔɹwɚd tə/
phrasal verb
await with pleasure/excitement
To feel happy because you know something good is going to happen soon.
דוגמאות
- I’m really looking forward to our vacation.
- They are looking forward to meeting their new teacher.