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Onward - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Onward means moving forward or continuing in a particular direction, often with determination. It is used to encourage progress, as in Let’s march onward to our goal.

onward

/ˈɑnwərd/ /ˈɒnwəd/

Definition:

Moving forward in time or space, continuing without stopping.

Synonyms:

forward, ahead, onwards

Part of Speech:

adverb, adjective

Antonyms:

backward, retreating

Common Collocations:

onward march, onward journey, onward motion

Derivatives:

onwards, onwardness

Usage Tips:

Use "onward" to indicate progression in time or direction, often in formal or motivational contexts.

Common Phrases:

onward and upward, from this day onward

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "onweard," meaning "forward" or "in advance."

Examples:

  • 1. The team marched onward despite the heavy rain.
  • 2. From tomorrow onward, we will start the new project.
  • 3. The train continued onward to its final destination.
  • 4. She looked onward to brighter days ahead.

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