moving forward
1 antonyms and opposites of moving forward, grouped by meaning.
Adverb — From now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adverb
From now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done.
“Moving forward, all invoices need a purchase order number.”
2. adjective
Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
“The project is finally moving forward after months of delay.”
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How to use moving forward
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Corporate jargon in sense 1, and a well-known target for people who dislike office language. 'From now on' says the same thing in plainer English.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'moving forward' and 'going forward'?
There is no difference in meaning — both mean 'from now on' and both belong to the same register of business English. 'Going forward' is somewhat commoner in finance and reporting.
Is 'moving forward' bad writing?
It is not incorrect, but it is heavily overused and often adds nothing, since a future-tense verb already places the action ahead. It earns its keep only when you are deliberately drawing a line between past practice and future practice.