The difference between Forward and Straightforward
When used as adverbs, forward means towards the front or from the front, whereas straightforward means in a straightforward manner.
When used as adjectives, forward means toward the front or at the front, whereas straightforward means proceeding in a straight course or manner.
Forward is also noun with the meaning: one of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
Forward is also verb with the meaning: to advance, promote.
check bellow for the other definitions of Forward and Straightforward
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Forward as an adjective:
Toward the front or at the front.
Examples:
"The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store."
"the forward gun in a ship, or the forward ship in a fleet"
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Forward as an adjective:
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
Examples:
"'1999: ''"Would you think it forward of me to kiss you?" asked Tristran.'' — Neil Gaiman, ''Stardust'', pg. 44 (2001 Perennial paperback edition)."
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Forward as an adjective (finance):
Expected in the future.
Examples:
"The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings."
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Forward as an adjective:
Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.
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Forward as an adjective:
Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.
Examples:
"The grass is forward, or forward for the season. We have a forward spring."
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Forward as an adverb:
Towards the front or from the front.
Examples:
"The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward."
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Forward as an adverb:
In the usual direction of travel.
Examples:
"After spending an hour stuck in the mud, we could once again move forward."
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Forward as an adverb:
Into the future.
Examples:
"From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria."
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Forward as a verb (transitive):
To advance, promote.
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Forward as a verb (transitive):
To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
Examples:
"I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone."
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Forward as a verb (transitive, bookbinding):
To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
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Forward as a noun (rugby):
One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
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Forward as a noun (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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Forward as a noun (ice hockey):
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
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Forward as a noun (basketball):
The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
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Forward as a noun (nautical):
The front part of a vessel.
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Forward as a noun (Internet):
An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
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Forward as a noun (dialectal, or, obsolete):
Agreement; covenant.
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Forward as a noun:
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Straightforward as an adjective:
Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
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Straightforward as an adjective:
easy, simple, without difficulty
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Straightforward as an adjective (figurative):
direct; honest; frank
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Straightforward as an adverb:
In a straightforward manner.
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
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- forward vs front
- back vs forward
- forward vs posterior
- forward vs rear
- bold vs forward
- forward vs fresh
- forward vs impertinent
- brazen vs forward
- forward vs restrained
- forecast vs forward
- forward vs predicted
- forward vs past
- forward vs forwards
- back vs forward
- backward vs forward
- backwards vs forward
- forward vs rearwards
- ahead vs forward
- forth vs forward
- forward vs on
- forward vs onward
- forward vs onwards
- back vs forward
- backward vs forward
- backwards vs forward
- forward vs rearwards
- forward vs in reverse
- forth vs forward
- forward vs forwards
- forward vs hereon
- forward vs on
- forward vs onward
- forward vs onwards
- backward vs forward
- backwards vs forward
- forward vs pass on
- attacker vs forward
- centre forward vs forward
- forward vs striker
- forward vs straightforward