forward vs foreword

Definitions

adverb

1. toward the future; forward in time
2. at or to or toward the front
3. in a forward direction
4. forward in time or order or degree
5. near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

noun

1. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
2. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adjective

1. moving forward
2. of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
3. used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
4. at or near or directed toward the front

verb

1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

Examples

In the forecabins, the head and shower is located forward and has a large mirrored vanity with ample storage below.

When the King heard this, he bade his son be slain; but on the next day the second Wazir came forward for intercession and kissed ground in prostration.

I looking forward to seeing Mark as we've been apart for a few days.

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Definitions

noun

1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Examples

This is not only a foreword to a book but also an afterword to a large chunk of my life.

The foreword is by John Lasseter, one of the founders of Pixar and friend of Miyazaki.

She has written an updated foreword to her book about the ugliness that was Bonfire of the Vanities.

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