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forwards

adverb for·wards \ˈfȯr-wərdz\

Definition of FORWARDS

:  forward
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First Known Use of FORWARDS

15th century

Related to FORWARDS

Synonyms
ahead, forth, forward, along, on, onward (also onwards)

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. forwards
  2. forward
  3. center forward
  4. fast-forward
  5. flash-forward
  6. lock forward
  7. power forward
  8. prop forward
  9. small forward
  10. wing forward
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