Definition of ONWARD

onward

Adverb

  • Moving forward or towards a point ahead.
  • forward in time or order or degree
    • "from the sixth century onward"
  • in a forward direction
    • "moved onward into the forest"

Adj

  • Moving forward.
  • Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.

Adv

  • In a forward direction.

Verb

  • To keep going; to progress or persevere.
  • To pass (something) onward; to forward.

Examples

  • There was an onward rush as the gates opened.
  • With a good play, he pushed onward, confident in his victory.

Origin / Etymology

From on + -ward.

Scrabble Score: 10

onward: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
onward: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
onward: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

onward: valid Words With Friends Word