onward (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnwərd/

Definition

Moving or progressing forward in space or time.

Examples

• The train moved onward into the night.

• She felt a sense of purpose driving her onward.

• Despite the setbacks, their journey continued onward.

How to Use onward

onward to (prepositional phrase)

Moving in the direction of a specific place or goal. — "They marched onward to the capital."

Synonyms of onward

Words with a similar meaning to onward:

• forward
• ahead
• forth
• progress

Antonyms of onward

Words with the opposite meaning to onward:

• backward
• homeward

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