Definitions for onward
ˈɒn wərd, ˈɔn-on·ward

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. forth, forward, onward(adverb)

   forward in time or order or degree

   "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward"

2. ahead, onward, onwards, forward, forwards, forrader(adverb)

   in a forward direction

   "go ahead"; "the train moved ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward into the forest"; "they went slowly forward in the mud"

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1. onward(Adverb)

   In a forward direction.

   Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war...

2. onward(Adjective)

   Moving forward.

   There was an onward rush as the gates opened

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1. Onward

   Onward is a town in Tipton Township, Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 100 at the 2010 census.

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1. Onward

   on′ward, adj. going on: advancing: advanced.—adv. (also On′wards) toward a point on or in front: forward.

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1. onward

   Toward the point before or in front; forward; as, to move onward.

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1. onward

   Song lyrics by onward -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by onward on the Lyrics.com website.

Anagrams for onward »

1. draw on

How to pronounce onward?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of onward in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of onward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of onward in a Sentence

1. Chuck Carlson:

   You had marquee names with pretty good earnings, i'd love to say we're onward and upward from here but I don't think things work that way.

2. Mike Knopp:

   Aubrey loved the phrase 'onward and upward' and that epitomizes what has happened to Oklahoma City. Let's take time to reflect on how many lives he had affected, (This) is a special opportunity to recognize a special individual, a fallen athlete and someone who has made a tremendous impact on our city.

3. Van Kerkhove:

   In the community, we do not recommend the use of wearing masks unless you yourself are sick and as a measure to prevent onward spread from you if you are ill.

4. David Cohen:

   Institutions first started opening their back doors( releasing long-term residents) around the mid-1950s, then starting to close their front doors( admitting fewer people, especially for longer stays, and reducing the number of available beds within institutions) starting around the late 1960s and the early 1970s to the mid-1980s, then shutting down in earnest from the mid-1980s onward.

5. Franz Kafka:

   From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached.

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