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Webster 1913 Edition
Onward
On′ward
,Adj.
1.
Moving in a forward direction; tending toward a contemplated or desirable end; forward;
as, an
onward
course, progress, etc.2.
Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
Within a while, Philoxenus came to see how
onward
the fruits were of his friend’s labor. Sir P. Sidney.
On′ward
,adv.
Toward a point before or in front; forward; progressively;
as, to move
. onward
Not one looks backward,
onward
still he goes. Pope.
Webster 1828 Edition
Onward
ON'WARD
,adv.
1.
Toward the point before or in front; forward; progressively; in advance; as, to move onward.Not one looks backward, onward still he goes.
2.
In a state of advanced progression.3.
A little further or forward.ON'WARD
, a.1.
Advanced or advancing; as an onward course.2.
Increased; improved.3.
Conducting; leading forward to perfection.Definition 2025
onward
onward
English
Adjective
onward (comparative more onward, superlative most onward)
- Moving forward.
- There was an onward rush as the gates opened
- Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
- Sir Philip Sidney
- Within a while, Philoxenus came to see how onward the fruits were of his friend's labour.
- Sir Philip Sidney
Adverb
onward (not comparable)
- In a forward direction.
- Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war...
Synonyms
Translations
In a forward direction
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