onward
/'ɔnwəd/
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Definition
Adverb 1. In a forward direction; continuing ahead: Moving or progressing in a direction that is ahead, further along, or into the future. 2. Forward in time: Used to indicate progression from a specific point in time into the future.
Usage and Examples
As an adverb of direction:
- The explorers pushed onward through the dense jungle.
- After the short break, the march continued onward.
As an adverb of time:
- From the 19th century onward, industrial technology changed rapidly.
- The policy will be in effect from today onward.
Advanced Usage
- "and so onward" (or "and so on"): Used to indicate that a list or series continues in a similar manner.
- The series includes books on history, geography, sociology, and so onward.
- "onward and upward": An idiom expressing continuous improvement or progress.
- After the successful product launch, the company's trajectory is onward and upward.
Variants and Related Words
- Onwards: An alternative form of the adverb, identical in meaning and usage.
- From noon onwards, the library will be open.
- Onward (adjective, less common): Situated or directed ahead.
- The onward journey was more difficult than expected.
Synonyms
- Forward: Toward the front or a point ahead.
- Ahead: In or to a forward position; onward in time.
- Forth: Forward in time, place, or order; onward.
- On: Continuing forward or ahead.
Antonyms
- Backward: Directed toward the back or past.
- Rearward: Toward the rear.
Related Phrases
- Move onward: To continue advancing or progressing.
- Despite the setbacks, we must move onward.
- From [time/point] onward: Starting at a specified time or point and continuing.
- From this moment onward, I will study harder.
Adverb
- in a forward direction
- go ahead
- the train moved ahead slowly
- the boat lurched ahead
- moved onward into the forest
- they went slowly forward in the mud
- forward in time or order or degree
- from that time forth
- from the sixth century onward