What is another word for onward?

Common synonyms for onward include forrader, forth, ahead, onwards, forward.

What is the opposite of onward?

Antonyms of onward include backward, behind, reverse, receding, retiring.

Synonyms for

Onward

Adverb / ˈɔ:nwɜ:d / Another word for onward — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving forward or continuing a journey

Synonyms & similar words

forrader forth ahead onwards forward forwards forward ahead along forth progressively continuing unfolding advancing on forthcoming moving developing proceeding expanding extended going continuingly expansively frontward

Synonyms by register

Formal

forward ahead progressing

Informal

ahead forth along

Literary

fore further

Antonyms

backward behind reverse receding retiring past

Common collocations

moving onward
press onward
march onward
look onward
journey onward
strive onward
push onward

Word family

adverb onward

Usage note

Onward is primarily used as an adverb indicating movement or progress in a forward direction. It is often used in contexts of encouragement or determination.

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