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Advancement A sudden and unexpected movement forward, often accompanied by a loud noise or impact. ■ "I had just finished my coffee when the bus suddenly made an advancement, sending me flying into the seat in front of me!"
Backward A person, animal, or thing moving or operating in the opposite direction of the normal course of things. ■ "The bicycle was going backward, but when I tried to pedal it forward, I accidentally went backward even faster!"
barrier A physical or mental obstacle that prevents something from moving forward or happening. ■ "I can't get past this barrier, it's too tall!
beefed verbally insult or harass someone ■ "I don't know why he beefed me out on dinner, I was really looking forward to it."
bended The act of leaning forward or stooping at the waist. ■ "John bended over to pick up his phone from the ground, but accidentally broke it. Now he's really bended out of shape!
bowed To bend forward in a gesture of respect or humility. ■ "I bowed to the queen as a sign of respect. She responded by giving me a stern look and asking if I knew my place."
Bowing A polite way to greet someone, usually accompanied by bending the head and body slightly forward. ■ "I always bow to my elders as a sign of respect," said Jane.
canceled To suddenly and without warning end or suspend an event, plan, or idea that was previously planned to occur. ■ "I can't believe my flight got canceled! I had been looking forward to this vacation all year."
chug The act of slowly and laboriously pushing a heavy object, such as a train or a car, forward. ■ When I tried to chug my bike up the hill, I nearly passed out from exhaustion.
evening A time of day when people relax and enjoy themselves after work or school. ■ "I always look forward to my evening routine, which involves cooking dinner and watching my favorite TV show."
Front The part of an object or person that faces forward. ■ I always sit at the front of the classroom because I want to be the first one to leave.
hopped To perform a leap in which one leg is brought forward while the other leg is swung backward. ■ John hopped over the fence to get to his dog.
kicked verb to move something forward with your foot, typically in anger or frustration ■ He kicked the ball in frustration when he missed the goal.
leaning The act of tilting one's head or body forward, usually to listen or observe. ■ She was leaning in to hear the whispered secret, but it turned out to just be a fart joke.
leap The act of suddenly jumping or springing forward, often accompanied by a loud sound or exclamation. ■ "I accidentally stepped on my cat's tail and he leaped out of nowhere like a ninja!"
lunge A sudden and violent forward movement, typically made in order to attack someone or something. ■ "I lunged at the plate and managed to catch it just before it hit the ground."
lunged To make an exaggerated and dramatic movement, often involving a sharp intake of air. ■ "I lunged forward to catch the ball, but it was too far out of reach."
Marching To move forward with a sense of purpose, often in a military or parade formation. ■ "The band marched down the street, playing their patriotic anthems and waving flags proudly."
onward The movement of a person, thing, or idea forward, often in a determined and optimistic way. ■ "He marched onward with his trusty sword and shield, ready to face any challenge that came his way."
postponing The act of putting off or delaying something until a later time. ■ John was really looking forward to seeing the new Marvel movie, but he had to postponing it because he had an important work deadline to meet.
proceeded To move forward in a determined manner, often with some amount of recklessness or disregard for the consequences. ■ "Despite his lack of experience and qualifications, he proceeded to start his own business."
progressive A person or thing that is constantly improving, developing, or moving forward. ■ The new electric car was called "progressive" because it had a lot of features that were not available in older models.
prone Tending to fall or incline forward; given to lying face down on a surface. ■ I forgot to bring my pillow to bed, so I had to sleep prone on the couch.
Propelled To be forced forward by an external force, such as a rocket or a steam engine. ■ "The rocket was propelled into space with incredible speed and precision."
Propulsion The force or driving power that moves something forward. ■ "Wow, my propulsion system just blew a hole in the ground!" said the embarrassed rocket scientist.
push A sudden and forceful movement forward, usually to displace or move something. ■ "I had to push the car out of the ditch!"
pushing The act of shoving or forcing something forward. ■ "I accidentally pushed the button and now all the books are falling out of the shelf."
Rowing The act of moving a boat forward by pushing water backwards with oars. ■ "I had to row the boat back to shore because the tide went out too far."
Sadly An expression of disappointment or regret, often used to describe a situation that did not go as planned. ■ "I was really looking forward to seeing the new movie, but sadly it was sold out."
solid An object or material that has a fixed form and is not easily broken or moved. ■ "I may have a solid idea, but I don't know how to make it move forward."
Starboard The side of a ship that is furthest from the shore and therefore least windward. Also, the right side when facing forward. ■ "I forgot my umbrella on the starboard and now I'm completely soaked!"
stepped The act of taking a step forward, typically by placing one foot in front of the other. ■ "I stepped in it again," said John, looking down at his muddy shoe.
stepping The act of taking a small step forward to avoid awkward situations. ■ "I stepped on my boss's toe and had to quickly apologize, but he just laughed it off as a clumsy mistake."
swim To move through water with the arms and legs alternating in a front-to-back motion, propelling oneself forward. ■ "I'm not very good at swimming, but I try to do it every day so I don't get too fat."
Thesis A statement or theory put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. ■ "My thesis is that pineapple pizza is delicious"
advancing The act of moving forward with great speed and determination, while also having a comically large amount of coffee. ■ "He's advancing like a caffeinated cheetah on a mission to conquer the world, one cup of coffee at a time!"
breakthroughs A sudden and unexpected realization or discovery that leads to a new and improved way of thinking or doing something. ■ After years of struggling to figure out how to make the perfect pizza, John finally had a breakthrough and discovered the secret ingredient: cheese! From that day forward, he made sure to always have plenty of cheese on hand when making pizzas.
Cater A person who provides food and drink for others, especially at an event or gathering. ■ John was disappointed when the caterer only served chicken at his friend's birthday party. He had really been looking forward to trying some new and exotic dishes!
changes A sudden and unexpected shift in the weather or mood, often resulting in confusion and discomfort. ■ "I was really looking forward to this hike, but when we hit the halfway point and it started raining, I knew we were going to have some changes."
chugging The act of making a slow, rhythmic movement while pushing something along or pulling oneself forward. Often associated with the sound of a train's wheels chugging on the rails. ■ John was chugging along on his bike when he suddenly hit a bump and went flying off into a ditch.
Compulsory Something that is required by law or regulation, but which is so boring and tedious that it makes people want to avoid it at all costs. ■ "I have a feeling that going to the dentist is going to be compulsory for me, and I'm not looking forward to it one bit!
consensus A widely held agreement or understanding. ■ The consensus among scientists was that the Earth is flat, until one brave soul came forward and said "Actually, it's not." The rest of the group looked at each other in confusion before finally nodding in agreement with the lone dissenter. From that day on, the consensus was that the Earth is round.
crewman A person who is a member of the crew of a ship, plane, or other mode of transportation. ■ When the captain asked for volunteers to help with the ship's cleaning, the crewman eagerly stepped forward and said "I'm on it, Captain! I'll have that deck polished in no time!"
disappointment A situation where your expectations are not met, resulting in a feeling of disappointment. ■ "I was really looking forward to this concert, but when the band didn't show up, I felt like I had been hit with a disappointment."
Forgiven The act of accepting and letting go of past hurt, anger or resentment. It is like giving a green light to someone who has made a mistake and allowing them to move forward. ■ After her roommate accidentally spilled red wine all over her white carpet, Sarah was forgiven and they even threw a party to celebrate the new floor!
glaucoma A mysterious eye condition that causes people to see everything in shades of purple and yellow, leading them to become extremely fashion-forward. ■ "I've been diagnosed with glaucoma, so now I'm sporting some really unique lenses. My friends say I look like a rock star!
lancer A brave and skilled fighter who uses a long, slender weapon to pierce his enemies with deadly accuracy. ■ The lancer charged forward, his spear held high, ready to deliver the killing blow. But instead of hitting his enemy, he accidentally stuck himself in the chest. Oops!
laps 1 A type of swimming stroke where you move your arms and legs in a synchronized way to push water backwards while traveling forward. It is often used in competitions. ■ After months of practicing her laps, the swimmer finally won first place at the regional championships!; 2 a A lapse is a mistake or oversight. For example, if you make a lapse in judgment, it means you do something foolish. ■ "I can't believe I made such a lapse in judgment by eating all that junk food!" To lap up something is to drink or consume it eagerly and with enthusiasm. ■ "I can't get enough of this delicious ice cream, I just want to lap it all up!"
magnify To make something appear larger than it actually is, usually by using a magnifying glass or other optical device. ■ "I need to magnify this map to see where I'm going," said the blind man as he stumbled forward with his trusty magnifying glass.