moving forward

6 synonyms and 1 antonym for moving forward, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adverb — From now on; in the future. Used in business talk to signal a change in how things will be done.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

advancing

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

going forward from now on henceforth in future progressing

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.”

going forward from now on henceforth in future

2. adjective

Making progress; advancing towards a goal.

“The project is finally moving forward after months of delay.”

progressing advancing

Opposites

stalled

How to use moving forward

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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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.

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