forward

Definition

Situated toward or at the front of something.

Etymology

From Middle English foreward, from Old English foreweard (“forward, inclined to the front, fore, early, former”), from Proto-Germanic *fura- (“fore-”), *warþaz (“turned”), equivalent to fore + -ward. Cognate with Dutch voorwaarts (“forward”), German vorwärts (“forward”).

Example Sentences

• "The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store."
• "the forward gun in a ship"
• "the forward ship in a fleet"