Forward or Foward

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Forward (not Foward).

Correct Spelling

Forward

Incorrect Spelling

Foward

How common is this error?

There are 273,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Foward'. 'Foward' ranks in the top 0 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 877 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "forward" can function as an adverb, adjective, and verb. As an adverb, it means to move ahead or onward; as an adjective, it describes something situated at the front; and as a verb, it means to send or transmit something to a further destination. In general, "forward" denotes a direction or movement toward a position ahead or in front.

Examples of forward being used in a sentence:

Correct She stepped forward to accept the award, her heart racing with pride.
Incorrect She stepped foward to accept the award, her heart racing with pride.
Correct In the meeting, he pushed forward with his innovative ideas, eager to drive change.
Incorrect In the meeting, he pushed foward with his innovative ideas, eager to drive change.
Correct As the sun began to set, they decided to move forward with their plans for the evening.
Incorrect As the sun began to set, they decided to move foward with their plans for the evening.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Forward

What is its origin?

The word 'forward' originates from the Old English 'forweard,' which is a combination of 'for' meaning 'before' and 'weard,' meaning 'guard' or 'direction.' It has cognates in Old Norse 'forvrðr' and Middle Dutch 'voorde,' both suggesting a direction towards the front.

How do you pronounce forward?

The word "forward" is pronounced as /ˈfɔːr.wərd/ in American English. In British English, it can be pronounced as /ˈfɔː.wəd/ or /ˈfɔːwəd/.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'forward' can be used in a sentence such as, "She took a step forward to express her opinion." When using the word, it's important to ensure that it is correctly spelled, as it can sometimes be mistakenly written as 'forwards' in contexts that require the more standard form; also, be mindful of its function as an adverb or adjective to maintain proper grammatical structure.

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1: Data as of 09/08/2024.