Definition

1. Verb:
   • To move ahead; to travel onward in time or space: To advance or proceed in a forward direction, either physically or metaphorically through a sequence of events.

Usage

• This verb is used to describe the act of advancing from one point to the next. It can refer to literal movement in space or to progression in a process, plan, or period of time.
• It is often used in formal or procedural contexts.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The convoy will go forward at dawn. (The convoy will advance or proceed at dawn.)
  • Despite the difficulties, the committee decided to go forward with the project. (Despite the difficulties, the committee decided to proceed with the project.)
  • As we go forward in time, technology continues to evolve. (As we advance in time, technology continues to evolve.)

Advanced Usage

• "To go forward" can be used in legal or official contexts to mean to be presented or submitted for consideration.
  • The proposal will go forward to the board for approval. (The proposal will be submitted to the board for approval.)

Variants and Related Words

• Proceed (verb): To begin or continue a course of action.
• Advance (verb): To move forward, typically in a purposeful way.
• Move ahead (phrasal verb): To make progress.

Synonyms

• Proceed
• Advance
• Progress
• Continue

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Go ahead: To proceed, often after obtaining permission.
  • We have permission to go ahead with the construction.
• Move forward: Similar to "go forward," emphasizing progression.
  • We need to move forward with the negotiations.

Related Idioms

• Go forward in leaps and bounds: To make very rapid progress.
  • The research has gone forward in leaps and bounds this year.

Verb

1. move ahead; travel onward in time or space
   • We proceeded towards Washington
   • She continued in the direction of the hills
   • We are moving ahead in time now