forward motion

/ˌfɔrwərd ˌmoʊʃən/
IPA guide

Other forms: forward motions

Definitions of forward motion
  1. noun
    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
    synonyms: advance, advancement, onward motion, procession, progress, progression
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 5 types...
    hide 5 types...
    push
    an effort to advance
    career, life history
    the general progression of your working or professional life
    march
    a steady advance
    clear sailing, easy going, plain sailing
    easy unobstructed progress
    leapfrog
    advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors
    type of:
    motion, move, movement
    the act of changing location from one place to another
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘forward motion'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family