Situated in the front or fore part; anterior; fore; directed toward some point or position in advance from the starting-point: as, a forward cabin in a ship; the forward movement of an army.Being in a condition of advancement; well advanced with respect to progress, attainment, development (as the season), growth (as vegetation), or (rarely) position or rank: as, the building is in a forward state; he is forward in his studies; a forward crop.Ready in action or disposition; prompt; earnest; also, in a derogatory sense, over-confident; assuming; presumptuous; pert; as, to be forward in good works; a forward chit.Foremost.Synonyms Willing, zealous; presuming, presumptuous, impertinent.Toward a part, place, or point of time before or in advance; onward: with reference either to motion or to position: opposed to backward.With advancing steps; with good progress.Toward the terminal point.To send forward; send toward the place of destination; transmit: as, to forward a letter or despatches.To advance; help onward; promote; further; encourage: as, to forward the growth of a plant.In bookbinding, to fit (a book) with back and covers, and prepare it for the finisher.n. Agreement; covenant.n. In foot-ball, basket-ball, and other games, a player in the front line of the team.In cricket, in front of the batsman's wicket: said of a fielder's position.