Forward and Nearest

Forward

Forward adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.

Nearest and forward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nearest" instead an adverb "Forward".

Nearest

Nearest adverb - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance.

Forward and nearest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forward" instead an adverb "Nearest".

Both words in one sentence

  • Forward's Rocheworld, two egg-shaped planets orbiting so closely around each other that they share atmosphere, and come to conical points at the ends nearest each other.
    Source: World Shapes
  • High-Pressure Blood According to the 1901 newspaper article about the event, his headless body "pitched forward toward the spectators and blood spurted upon those nearest the scaffold".
  • Experienced GTA players know where the good drops are and will often stock up on ammo (the only way for them to respawn is to save the game and advance time forward) by saving at the nearest safehouse and making a few "gun runs".
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