noun
Uncommon
forwarding
Forwarding (noun) means the act of sending mail, messages, or goods on to their next destination. Example: “She set up mail forwarding before moving house.”
noun
1
The act of sending mail, messages, or goods on to their next destination.
"She set up mail forwarding before moving house."
"Email forwarding rules can automatically send messages to another inbox."
How to use forwarding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of passing something (mail, a message, a package) along to where it needs to go next.
Common pairings
mail forwarding
email forwarding
set up forwarding
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Word forms
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- forwardings
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Rhymes for forwarding
Harding
boarding
hoarding
guarding
awarding
regarding
rewarding
onboarding
bombarding
snowboarding
safeguarding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “forwarding” mean?
The word “forwarding” means the act of sending mail, messages, or goods on to their next destination. In plain terms, the process of passing something (mail, a message, a package) along to where it needs to go next.
How do you use “forwarding” in a sentence?
Here is “forwarding” used in a sentence: “She set up mail forwarding before moving house.”
What part of speech is “forwarding”?
“Forwarding” is a noun.
Is “forwarding” a common word?
“Forwarding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
