moving forward
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms 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.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.”
Opposites
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.