Forward and Keep back

Opposite meaning terms

Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.

Show all Definitions

Keep back is an antonym for forward.

Keep back verb - Keep under control; keep in check.

Show all Definitions

Forward is an antonym for keep back in topics: hinder, deter, cause stop in action.

Cite this Source

Keep back and Forward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/keep_back

Forward & Keep back. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/keep_back>.

Keep back or Forward. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/keep_back.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "forward" and "keep back" have occurred on timeline