Synonyms for Forward (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (moving forward):
forward-moving
WordNet sense 2 (favoring or promoting progress):
progressive
WordNet sense 3 (send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit):
send on
WordNet sense 4 (near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane):
fore
WordNet sense 5 (excessively forward):
assuming, presumptuous
WordNet sense 6 (improperly forward or bold):
fresh, impudent, sassy, saucy, smart, wise
WordNet sense 7 (offensively bold):
cheeky
WordNet sense 8 (forward in time or order or degree):
forth, onward
WordNet sense 9 (toward the future; forward in time):
ahead
WordNet sense 10 (at or to or toward the front):
forwards, frontward, frontwards, forrad, forrard
WordNet sense 11 (moving ahead or toward the front):
advancing
WordNet sense 12 (in a forward direction):
onwards, forrader
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