🇬🇧🇪🇸 forward - adelante : English Lesson

Meaning of "forward" ("adelante"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Forward means moving in the direction that is in front of you or towards a place or position that is ahead. It can also refer to making progress or advancing in a particular situation or activity.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I leaned forward to smell the flower and ended up sneezing all over it.

I tried to jump forward, but my shoelaces had other plans.

My grandma moves forward so fast when there’s a sale that she becomes a blur.

I was walking forward confidently until I realized the door was a pull, not a push.

I kept moving forward on my skateboard until I met my greatest enemy: a tiny rock.

The little girl stood at the line and looked forward. She took one very small step forward, then another, and the sun sent a warm smile forward along the road. Her dog wagged and ran forward to meet her. She laughed, moved forward to hug the dog, and felt happy.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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