onward — continuing forward in time, place, or progress; moving ahead
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: continuing forward in time, place, or progress; moving ahead
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnwərd/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's motto was simple: 'Onward and upward!' even when facing giant rubber ducks.
- From graduation onward, she was determined to change the world one coffee cup at a time.
- The company's onward expansion into new markets requires careful planning.
onward
ADVERB[/ˈɑːnwərd/]
continuing forward in time, place, or progress; moving ahead
💡 Concept
The explorers pressed onward through the snowstorm toward the distant peak.
🎵 Rhyme
March onward and forward, always toward your dreams!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːnwərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒnwəd/
🌳Etymology
Rooton
Suffix--ward
🎵Rhyme
forwardtowardwayward
forward
toward
wayward
🔗Collocations
onward journey
march onward
onward progress
from now onward
onward movement
push onward
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The superhero's motto was simple: 'Onward and upward!' even when facing giant rubber ducks.”
😄 Fun example
“From graduation onward, she was determined to change the world one coffee cup at a time.”
“The company's onward expansion into new markets requires careful planning.”
“Despite the setbacks, the research team pressed onward with their experiments.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
forwardaheadforthcontinuingprogressive
Antonyms
backwardreverseretreat
Related
advanceprogressproceedcontinueforward-moving
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