Onward: meaning, definitions and examples
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onward
[ ˈɒnwərd ]
moving forward
In a direction or toward a position that is in front of you; forward.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He pushed the boat onward with all his strength.
- The journey onward seemed never-ending.
continuing or developing
Continuing a journey or action; moving forward.
Synonyms
continuing, developing, progressing
Examples of usage
- The onward progress of the project was impressive.
- She was excited about the onward opportunities.
Translations
Translations of the word "onward" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avante
🇮🇳 आगे
🇩🇪 vorwärts
🇮🇩 maju
🇺🇦 вперед
🇵🇱 naprzód
🇯🇵 前方へ
🇫🇷 en avant
🇪🇸 adelante
🇹🇷 ileri
🇰🇷 앞으로
🇸🇦 إلى الأمام
🇨🇿 vpřed
🇸🇰 vpred
🇨🇳 向前
🇸🇮 naprej
🇮🇸 áfram
🇰🇿 алға
🇬🇪 წინ
🇦🇿 irəli
🇲🇽 adelante
Word origin
The word 'onward' originated in Middle English, from the combination of 'on' and 'ward'. It has been used since the 14th century to indicate a direction or movement forward. Over time, 'onward' has become a common adverb and adjective in the English language, symbolizing progress, development, and continuous movement towards a goal.