forwarding
|for/ward/ing|
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/ˈfɔrwərdɪŋ/
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/ˈfɔːwədɪŋ/
(forward)
ahead
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forwarding' originates from the Old English word 'foreweardian', where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'weardian' meant 'to guard'.
Historical Evolution
'foreweardian' transformed into the Middle English word 'forwarden', and eventually became the modern English word 'forwarding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guard or protect in advance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sending something onward'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of sending something onward to another destination.
The forwarding of the package took longer than expected.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'forward'.
She is forwarding the email to her colleague.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40