Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with forward
The particle forward starts from one core idea — toward the front, future, or public view. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
10 phrasal verbs · 4 meaning groups
Showing
An idea is presented, or a person volunteers, for others to consider.
Progress
A project or plan continues towards its next stage.
Moving Time
An event is moved to an earlier time, or a clock is set to show a later time.
Expecting
You feel pleased about an expected future event.
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