Synonyms for onward
ˈɒn wərd, ˈɔn-on·ward

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1. onwardadverb

   Synonyms:
   onwards

2. onwardadjective

   Moving forward.

   There was an onward rush as the gates opened

   Synonyms:
   onwards

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1. onward

   Synonyms:
   forward, ahead, in advance

   Antonyms:
   backward, astorm, aback

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1. forth, forward, onwardadverb

   forward in time or order or degree

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

   Synonyms:
   forrad, off, frontwards, forwards, frontward, ahead, forth, forrader, onwards, fore, away, forward, forrard

2. ahead, onward, onwards, forward, forwards, forraderadverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   frontwards, before, forrader, forrad, in the lead, forward, onwards, in advance, forwards, forrard, in front, out front, forth, frontward, fore, ahead, beforehand

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1. forward

   in a continuing forward direction; ahead.

   we were onward from the other racers.

   Submitted by anonymous on April 6, 2021  

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1. onwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   forward, in advance

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1. List of paraphrases for "onward":

   tallyho

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1. Alexander MacLaren:

   In heaven after ages of ages of growing glory, we shall have to say, as each new wave of the shoreless, sunlit sea bears us onward, It doth not yet appear what we shall be.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Henry Ford:

   Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and griefs which we endure help us in our marching onward.

5. Marcus Aurelius:

   As if you had died and your life had extended only to this present moment, use the surplus that is left to you to live from this time onward according to nature.