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1onward
adverb on·ward \ˈȯn-wərd, ˈän-\
: to or toward what is ahead in space or time
Full Definition of ONWARD
: toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time : forward
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Variants of ONWARD
on·ward also on·wards \-wərdz\
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First Known Use of ONWARD
15th century
2onward
adjective
: moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
Full Definition of ONWARD
: directed or moving onward : forward
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First Known Use of ONWARD
1674
ONWARDS Defined for Kids
1onward
adverb on·ward \ˈȯn-wərd, ˈän-\
Definition of ONWARD for Kids
: toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time : forward <From then onward she trusted him.> <The river flows onward to the coast.>
2onward
adjective
Definition of ONWARD for Kids
: directed or moving forward <There's no stopping the onward march of time.>
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