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for|ward — «FR wuhrd», adverb, adjective, verb, noun. –v. 1. onward; ahead: »Forward march! From this time forward, do your homework every night. 2. to the front: »Come forward. 3. in consideration; out: »In his ta … Useful english dictionary
for|ward|er — «FR wuhr duhr», noun. 1. a person or thing that forwards. 2. a person who accepts goods for transportation and turns them over on behalf of their owner to a carrier … Useful english dictionary
for|ward-look|ing — «FR wuhrd LUK ihng», adjective. 1. anticipating or preparing for probable future developments; progressive: »a forward looking educator or writer. 2. foretelling; foreshowing: »a forward looking indicator of future business conditions … Useful english dictionary
for|ward|ing — «FR wuhr dihng», noun. Bookbinding. fitting a book with back and covers and preparing it for the finisher … Useful english dictionary
for|ward|most — «FR wuhrd mohst», adjective. most to the front; foremost; nearest … Useful english dictionary
for|ward|ness — «FR wuhrd nihs», noun. 1. the state of being far ahead. 2. readiness; eagerness. SYNONYM(S): promptness, zeal. 3. Figurative. impudence; boldness; pertness … Useful english dictionary
straight´for´ward|ness — straight|for|ward «STRAYT FR wuhrd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. honest; frank: »a straightforward answer. He has a reputation for being straightforward. He has written for the most part a straightforward and unvarnished drama (Wall Street… … Useful english dictionary
straight´for´ward|ly — straight|for|ward «STRAYT FR wuhrd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. honest; frank: »a straightforward answer. He has a reputation for being straightforward. He has written for the most part a straightforward and unvarnished drama (Wall Street… … Useful english dictionary
straight|for|ward — «STRAYT FR wuhrd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. honest; frank: »a straightforward answer. He has a reputation for being straightforward. He has written for the most part a straightforward and unvarnished drama (Wall Street Journal). SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
fast-for|ward — «FAST FR wuhrd, FAHST », verb, noun, adjective. –v.t., v.i. 1. to wind a cassette tape rapidly forward. 2. to jump ahead, skip over (a sequence, time, or the like): »Scientists have found reason to suspect that the timetable for this disaster [a… … Useful english dictionary