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Meaning
The phrase "move forward" typically means to advance or make progress in a particular direction or situation. It can be used both literally, such as physically moving in a specific direction, or metaphorically, as in making progress in one's life, work, or goals.
Synonyms
- Advance
- Progress
- Proceed
- Forge ahead
- Continue
- Push on
Antonyms
- Retreat
- Regress
- Stop
- Stall
- Backtrack
- Fall behind
Etymology
The phrase "move forward" combines the verb "move," which comes from Old French "movoir," meaning "to move or to have motion," and the adverb "forward," originating from the Old English "forweard," meaning "toward the front."
Examples
- After discussing the feedback, we decided to move forward with the project.
- It's essential to move forward after experiencing setbacks and continue pursuing your goals.
- The team needs to move forward quickly to meet the upcoming deadlines.
- Despite the challenges, she always found a way to move forward in her career.
- Let's not dwell on past mistakes but instead focus on how we can move forward together.