Forward and Next

Forward

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

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

Next

Next adverb - At the time or occasion immediately following.

Forward and next are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forward" instead an adverb "Next".

Both words in one sentence

  • In the next take he says he'll "fast-forward correctly this time" and the duo arrives safely on the surface of Mars.
  • Video Game / Rugrats: Royal Ransom For some unfathomable reason, you have to wait until they've started leaning forward in order to successfully jump onto the next one.
  • Video Game / Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Another (who is a Collector class) will say he's looking forward to the next contest, and asks the player to make sure they wear their stage costume next time he meets them.
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