onward

adverb
UK: /ˈɒnwəd/
US: /ˈɑːnwərd/

  1. Moving forward to a later time or a more distant point.

    1. The project moved onward to the next phase soon.
    2. From that day onward, he dedicated himself to the cause of environmental protection.

  2. Directed or moving forward; progressing.

    1. The train traveled onward without stopping at the station.
    2. The explorer felt a surge of determination as he marched onward through the jungle.

Synonyms

forward ahead
onward adjective

  1. Directed or moving forward.

    1. The onward journey was very long.
    2. The company's onward march to success has been remarkable over the past decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "onward" in English means: Moving forward to a later time or a more distant point., Directed or moving forward; progressing..

The phonetic transcription of "onward" is /ˈɒnwəd/ in British English and /ˈɑːnwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "onward": forward, ahead.

Example usage of "onward": "The project moved onward to the next phase soon.". More examples on the page.