Conjugation

Face forward

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: forward

    Only face changes; forward stays the same: faced forward, faced forward.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't face forward, he doesn't face forward.

    1. I / you / we / they face forward
    2. he / she / it faces forward

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am facing forward
    2. you / we / they are facing forward
    3. he / she / it is facing forward

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't face forward.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they faced forward

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to face forward
    2. you / we / they are going to face forward
    3. he / she / it is going to face forward

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't face forward.

    1. (you) face forward
    2. let's face forward