(of a person) bold or familiar in manner, especially in a presumptuous way.

Olivia worries that she was too forward with him, and that he is now judging her because of it.

an attacking player in basketball, hockey, or other sports.

Hockey should follow suit with special coaches for goalkeepers, defenders, halfbacks and forwards .

developing or acting earlier than expected or required; advanced or precocious.

an alarmingly forward yet painfully vulnerable child

directed or facing toward the front or the direction that one is facing or traveling.

forward flight

help to advance (something); promote.

the scientists are forwarding the development of biotechnology