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English word

forward

B2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈfɔːwəd/US /ˈfɔːrwərd/
adjective

directed or moving towards the front

adverb

towards a place or position that is in front

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Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023) video example

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We are looking forward eagerly to sharing that important moment with you—and to the families and friends of the Class of 2023: congratulations to you as well.

Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)

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