forward-moving
|for-ward-mov-ing|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɔrwərd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːwəd ˈmuːvɪŋ/
advancing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forward-moving' originates from the combination of 'forward' and 'moving', where 'forward' meant 'toward the front' and 'moving' meant 'in motion'.
Historical Evolution
'forward-moving' is a modern English term formed by combining 'forward' and 'moving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'moving toward the front', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
progressing or advancing in a forward direction.
The forward-moving train sped through the countryside.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45