forwards

/ˈfɔː.wədz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːr.wɚdz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfȯr-wərdz/ (ame, mw)

forwards — adverb

1. moving or looking in the direction that is straight ahead of you, toward what is

1.副詞B1
釋義

moving or looking in the direction that is straight ahead of you, toward what is in front

例句

Mei-Lin took a step forwards to get a better view of the stage.

collocation: step forwards — short movement toward the front

The guide asked the group to move forwards so they could enter the museum.

collocation: move forwards — change position toward the front

同義詞
  • forward

    the standard American English variant; identical in meaning

  • ahead

    emphasises position further in front rather than the direction of movement

  • onward

    suggests continuing a journey or progress rather than a simple directional shift

反義詞
  • backwards

    the opposite direction — toward what is behind you

文法句型

move + forwards

step + forwards

lean + forwards

用法筆記

Frequently used in British English — American English prefers 'forward' (without the -s) in most contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Please step forward to the counter.' (with 'forwards')
✅Please step forwards to the counter.
💡'forwards' is a common British variant of 'forward' in directional use.