move forward
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward
Meanings
Make progress with something
Why “forward”? A project or plan continues towards its next stage.
“Let's move forward with the plan.”
“The talks moved forward after both sides agreed.”
Don't confuse with
Move forward means make progress with something. Move aside means step out of the way to let someone or something pass.
Move forward means make progress with something. Move on means change to a new topic, place or job.
Move forward means make progress with something. Move ahead means begin or continue with a plan.
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“Let's move forward with the plan.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
move ahead
A contrast learners often mix up
Begin or continue with a plan
move aside
A contrast learners often mix up
Step out of the way to let someone or something pass
move on
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue your life after a difficult event; Change to a new topic, place or job; (of police) order people to leave a place
go forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with a plan or proposal
press forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with something in a determined way
push forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue trying despite difficulty
take forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Progress or develop a project
move along
Same base verb: move
Continue forward, often when asked by an official
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