forward

Forward in time or order or degree.

Near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane.

“the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments”

At or to or toward the front.

“he faced forward”

“step forward”

In a forward direction.

“they went slowly forward in the mud”

Toward the future; forward in time.

“I look forward to seeing you”

The person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey.

A position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team.

Used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty.

“a forward child badly in need of discipline”

Moving forward.

At or near or directed toward the front.

“the forward section of the aircraft”

“a forward plunge down the stairs”

Of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle.

“in a forward gear”

Send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit.

“forward my mail”