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Term: Forward

Noun:

A direction towards the front or onward movement.

Sample Sentence: She stepped forward and introduced herself to the audience.

Verb:

To send something or someone ahead in a particular direction.

Sample Sentence: The coach asked the player to forward the ball to their teammate.

Adjective:

Describes something situated or positioned in the front or ahead of something else.

Sample Sentence: The forward seats offer a clear view of the stage.

Adverb:

Indicates advancing or making progress in a particular direction.

Sample Sentence: The team managed to move forward despite facing numerous obstacles.

Local Usage:

In certain regions or communities, "forward" may refer to a sports position, primarily in basketball or soccer.

Sample Sentence: He played as a forward on the soccer team, scoring many goals.