Hyphenation of forward

How to hyphenate forward

Because it is a word with a single syllable, forward is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

forward

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: forward

Definitions of forward

forward is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
noun
A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
Synonyms: attacker, "centre forward", striker
noun
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
noun
The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
noun
The front part of a vessel.
noun
An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
noun
A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.
Synonyms: "forward contract"

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To advance, promote.
verb
To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
Example: I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
verb
To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Toward the front or at the front.
Example: The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.
adjective
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
adjective
Expected in the future.
Example: The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.
adjective
Ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty.
adjective
Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.
Example: The grass is forward, or forward for the season. We have a forward spring.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Towards the front or from the front.
Example: The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward.
adverb
In the usual direction of travel.
Example: After spending an hour stuck in the mud, we could once again move forward.
adverb
Into the future.
Example: From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.