forward, forwards

forward, forwards
One can say "step forward" or "step forwards" with equal correctness, although forward is more often used. Only forward can be used to apply to a following noun: one can say "a forward movement" but hardly "a forwards movement." Forward is also preferred in such constructions as "bring forward," "come forward," and "from this day forward." As a verb, one can use only forward: "Please forward my mail to me." Since forward is never incorrect, why not always use it in preference to forwards? See also foreword.

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