2020-10-01 คำชวนสับสน ชุด F - foreword & forward & forwards

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Dictionary.com

ออกเสียง “Foreword” = ‘FAWR-wurd’

ออกเสียง “Forward = ‘FAWR-werd’

ออกเสียง “Forwards = ‘FAWR-werz’

Dictionary.com

SYNONYM STUDY FOR FORWARD

Forward, onward both indicate a direction towardthe front or a movement in a frontward direction.

Forward applies to any movementtoward what is or is conceived to be the front or a goal: to face forward; to move forward in the aisles.

Onward applies to any movement in continuance of a course: to march onward toward a goal.

Abused, Confused, & Misused Words

foreword

a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book: A foreword is not generally written by the author of the book.

Not to be confused with:

forward – toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward: a forward motion

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Choose the Right Synonym for forward

Verb

ADVANCE, PROMOTE, FORWARD, FURTHER

mean to help (someone or something) to moveahead.

ADVANCE stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end. advance the cause of peace

PROMOTE suggests an encouraging or fostering and may denote an increase in status or rank. a campaign to promote better health

FORWARD implies an impetus forcing something ahead. a wage increase would forward productivity

FURTHER suggests a removing of obstacles in the way of a desired advance. used the marriage to further his career

Collins COBUILD English Usage

forward – forwards

1. 'forward' and 'forwards'

If you move or look forward or forwards, you move or look in a direction that is in front of you.

Salesmen rushed forward to serve her.

John peered forward through the twilight.

Ralph walked forwards a couple of steps.

Forwards is only used as an adverb.

2. 'look forward to'

If you are looking forward to something that is going to happen, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it.

He's looking forward to going home.

3. 'forward' used as an adjective

Forward is also an adjective. A forward movement is one in which someone or something moves forwards.

Slow forward movement was made possible by pivoting his body with his shoulders.

He points out that flapping wings provide forward thrust as well as upward lift.

When forward has this meaning, it can only be used in front of a noun.

4. 'forward' used as a verb

Forward is also a verb. If you forward a letter to someone, you send it on to them when they have moved to a different address.

Would you mind forwarding my mail to this address?