Forward and Stop short

Forward

Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.

Stop short is an antonym for forward.

Stop short

Definitions of Forward not found.

Forward is an antonym for stop short in stop earlier than intended topic.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Minus World Steven Universe: while navigating some test chambers in the temple, Steven encounters a boulder on a ramp designed to chase him forward - but the boulder is designed stop short of hitting him.
    Source: Minus World
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