Forward vs Front

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Forward

Top 1,000 (very common) A2 adverb

Front

Top 1,000 (very common) A1

	Forward	Front
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɔːwəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɔːrwərd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/frʌnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/frʌnt/"]/
Meaning	To send something to a person or place.	The part of something that is nearest to the front or the opposite of back.
Example	She decided to move forward with her plans despite the challenges.	She placed the book on the front table.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	A2	A1
Part of speech	adverb
Collocations	forward an email, forward a message, forward your request, forward information, forward your details	eastern, western, etc., send somebody to, at the front, on the front, common, unified, united, put on, keep, present, front for, common, unified, united, put on, keep, present, front for
Antonyms	backward, reverse	back, rear
Common mistakes	Confused with 'foward' (spelling mistake), Using 'forward' in the wrong tense (e.g., saying 'I forward' instead of 'I will forward'), Misusing intransitively, as 'forward' usually needs an object	Confused with 'forefront' which has a different meaning., Using 'front' as a verb incorrectly., Mixing up 'front' with the adjective form 'frontward'.
Usage notes	Use 'forward' when you send emails or messages to someone else. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to use it in overly formal writing.	Use 'front' to describe the forward-facing side of objects, people, or places. Avoid using it to describe positions that are not physically in the front.

See it in real clips

House Of Cards › S1 E1

and we are moving forward with it.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Rose, forward all calls to the briefing room.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

Come forward, my dear.

House Of Cards › S1 E1

and we are moving forward with it.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Rose, forward all calls to the briefing room.

Forward

Top Gear › S1 E1

and, um, radio in the front.

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

Don't front, dude, Tuco's good for it.

The Wire › S1 E1

in front of the security booth with all them people around?

Top Gear › S1 E1

and, um, radio in the front.

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

Don't front, dude, Tuco's good for it.

Front

Frequently asked questions: Forward vs Front

What's the difference between Forward and Front?

Forward: To send something to a person or place. Front: The part of something that is nearest to the front or the opposite of back.

Which is more advanced: Forward and Front?

Forward is the highest level, at A2, on the CEFR scale.

Are Forward and Front the same CEFR level?

Forward: A2, Front: A1 on the CEFR scale.

Can you show an example of each?

Forward: She decided to move forward with her plans despite the challenges. Front: She placed the book on the front table.

Can I use Forward and Front interchangeably?

Not always. Forward and Front are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.