forehanded
forehanded · more forehanded · most forehanded
Looking to the futureLooking to the future; displaying foresight; prudent.
/fɔːˈhandɪd/
Meaning
6 senses(US)Looking to the future; displaying foresight; prudent.
(not comparable)Executed with a forehand stroke.
Direct, straightforward, sincere.
(US, obsolete)Wealthy.
(obsolete)Paid or executed in advance.
(obsolete)Pertaining to the forequarters of a horse.
More definitions
- having provided for the future
- (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
Origin
From forehand + -ed.From forehand + -ed.
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Forms
more forehanded, most forehanded| Comparative | more forehanded Lesson |
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| Superlative | most forehanded Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke:forehand
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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