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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishShort for 'forward', usually on an email.
When to use it
Written abbreviation only; read aloud as 'forward'.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
Fwd: subject
fwd the email
FWD hatchback
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Delete the string of _____: tags before you send that to the whole team.
Etymology
A written shortening of forward; in motoring, an initialism of front-wheel drive.
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.
What is the meaning of fwd?
"fwd" (abbreviation) means forward: the tag added to an email subject line when the message is being sent on to somebody else.
What are the different meanings of fwd?
"fwd" has 2 main meanings: 1. Forward: the tag added to an email subject line when the message is being sent on to somebody else; 2. Front-wheel drive: a car layout in which the engine turns the front wheels.
