FRONTWARDS Meaning and
Definition
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Frontwards is an adverb that refers to the direction of movement or orientation towards the front of something. It can be used to describe the action of facing, moving, or positioning oneself with the front part of the body or object leading the way.
In the context of physical movement, frontwards typically implies moving forward or in a forward direction. For instance, if someone is asked to walk frontwards, it means they should proceed by taking steps in the forward direction. This term can also be used to describe the orientation or positioning of something, indicating that the object is facing or pointing towards the front. For example, a car parked frontwards would indicate that the front part of the vehicle is facing in the intended direction of travel.
Frontwards can also be used metaphorically to describe an attitude or approach that focuses on looking ahead or being forward-thinking. In this sense, it implies a proactive and progressive mindset, emphasizing moving forward and seeking new possibilities or solutions.
The term frontwards is a fusion of the word front, meaning the foremost part or side, and the suffix -wards, indicating movement or direction. It is often used interchangeably with "forward" or "forwards" depending on the regional dialect or personal preference of the speaker or writer.
Common Misspellings for FRONTWARDS
- frontyard
- drontwards
- crontwards
- vrontwards
- grontwards
- trontwards
- rrontwards
- feontwards
- fdontwards
- ffontwards
- ftontwards
- f5ontwards
- f4ontwards
- frintwards
- frkntwards
- frlntwards
- frpntwards
- fr0ntwards
- fruntwards
Etymology of FRONTWARDS
The word frontwards is formed by combining two English words: front and wards.
The word front originated from the Old French word front which means forehead or face. It came from the Latin word frontem meaning forehead or brow, derived from the Indo-European root *bhront-, meaning brow or temple.
The suffix -wards is derived from the Old English word -weard, which means in the direction of or toward. This suffix is often used to indicate direction or location. It is closely related to the German suffix -warts and the Dutch suffix -waarts.
When combined, frontwards means in the direction of the front or toward the front.
Similar spelling words for FRONTWARDS
- frontal area,
- frontlet,
- frontmost,
- front man,
- frontiersman,
- front yard,
- frontier,
- front-stall,
- front end,
- frontstall,
- frontward,
- front room,
- front matter.
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