abbreviation

fwd

FOR-wuhd

Fwd (abbreviation) means Forward: the tag added to an email subject line when the message is being sent on to somebody else. Example: “Delete the string of Fwd: tags before you send that to the whole team.”

abbreviation

Forward: the tag added to an email subject line when the message is being sent on to somebody else.

"Delete the string of Fwd: tags before you send that to the whole team."

"She hit fwd and sent the whole thread to her manager by mistake."

motoring Front-wheel drive: a car layout in which the engine turns the front wheels.

"A FWD hatchback is cheaper to run than the four-wheel-drive version."

How to Use Fwd

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for 'forward', usually on an email.

When to use it

Written abbreviation only; read aloud as 'forward'.

Easily confused with

FW → RWD AWD

Common pairings

Fwd: subject fwd the email FWD hatchback

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Etymology

A written shortening of forward; in motoring, an initialism of front-wheel drive.

Origin: English

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between fwd and fw?

They mean exactly the same thing. Fwd: is the prefix used by Gmail, Apple Mail and most webmail, while FW: comes from Microsoft Outlook.

What is the difference between FWD and AWD on a car?

FWD sends engine power to the front wheels only, which is lighter and more economical. AWD sends power to all four, which grips better in snow, mud and rain but costs more to buy and run.