Synonyms for forward

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1. Going forward

   advancing, progressing, leading on, ahead, progressive, onward, forth, propulsive, in advance.

   Antonyms backward*, retreating, regressive.

2. At a forward position

   front, first, foremost; see ahead 2.

3. Bold

   presumptuous, impertinent, fresh*; see rude 2.

verb

1. To help advance

   advance, assist, further, promote; see promote 1.

2. To send on

   deliver, transmit, reroute; see send 1. See syn. study at promote.