What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
send
Example
I will send you the document via email. [send: verb]
Example
She sent a gift to her friend for her birthday. [sent: past tense]
Example
The company will send the package to your address. [send: verb]
forward
Example
Can you forward me the email that you received from the boss? [forward: verb]
Example
He forwarded the message to the entire team. [forwarded: past tense]
Example
Please forward this document to the HR department. [forward: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Send is more commonly used than forward in formal or business settings, while forward is more commonly used in informal or personal settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between send and forward?
Send is typically associated with a formal and professional tone, while forward is more versatile and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
