en avant — meaning in English

English meaning

• forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.
• onward adj Moving or directed forward, or further ahead in time.

Senses

en avant is used for these senses in English:

• forward (nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
• onward In a forward direction.

forward — full definition

1. adj Located at or moving toward the front.
2. adj Bold or overly confident in manner, sometimes to the point of being pushy.
3. adv Toward the front, or onward in time or progress.
4. verb To send something, such as an email or letter, on to someone else.
5. noun In sports, a player positioned toward the front of the attack, such as in soccer or basketball.

onward — full definition

1. adj Moving or directed forward, or further ahead in time.
2. adv In a forward direction, or continuing from a point in time.

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