FW
What is the opposite of FW? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Abbreviation — Forward: a tag placed at the front of an email subject line to show the message is being passed on from someone else.
We haven't recorded synonyms for FW yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use FW
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
FW: subject line
FW update
FW version
Written only. FW: is the prefix used by Microsoft Outlook, so it turns up constantly in workplace email.
Etymology
An abbreviation of forward in email use, and of firmware in computing.
Full origin of FW →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FW and FWD?
Nothing in meaning: both mark an email that is being passed on. The difference is which program wrote it, as Outlook inserts FW: while Gmail and most others insert Fwd:.
What does RE: mean compared with FW:?
RE: marks a reply to a message you received, while FW: marks a message you are sending on to someone new. A long thread often collects both.
