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forward

[/ˈfɔːrwərd/]
adjective/adverb/verb/noun
para frente/adiante
1. (adjective) directed toward the front or ahead
He took a forward step.
Ele deu um passo para frente.
2. (adverb) toward the front; in advance; onward
Move forward with caution.
Avance com cautela.
3. (verb) to send on to a further destination
Please forward this letter to my new address.
Por favor, encaminhe esta carta para meu novo endereço.
4. (adjective) bold or presumptuous
His forward behavior was inappropriate.
Seu comportamento atrevido foi inapropriado.
5. (noun) a player in the front line of a team sport
The forward scored three goals.
O avançado marcou três gols.
Synonyms
aheadonwardprogressiveboldpresumptuous
Antonyms
backwardbehindtimidshyreserved

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
para frente/adiante
most common usage
Brazil - Sports
avançado/atacante
used for sports position
Portugal
para diante/adiante
slightly more formal in Portugal
Portugal - Sports
avançado
standard term for forward position

Related Idioms & Phrases

come forward - apresentar-se, vir à frente
forward to - esperar ansiosamente por
look forward to - aguardar com entusiasmo
bring forward - apresentar, antecipar
put forward - propor, sugerir
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