forward

adverb
UK /ˈfɔːwəd/
US /ˈfɔːrwərd/

Toward the front.

She took a step forward to see the stage better.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To send something on to another person or place.

Please forward this email to your teacher.

3. At the front part of something, like a seat or a team player.

He sat in the forward row of the bus.

4. Bold and confident in the way you act toward others.

Her forward question surprised everyone at the table.

5. In sports, a player whose job is to attack and score.

The forward kicked the ball into the goal.