Meaning & Definition of word "Onwards"
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Onwards
/ˈɒn.wədz/
adverb:
- 1. Moving forward in time or space.
- Example: The journey from London to Edinburgh took us several hours, and we travelled onwards through the scenic countryside.
- 2. At a specified time in the future.
- Example: The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 AM and onwards will be devoted to discussions about the new project.
- 3. Indicating a progression or continuation from a specific point.
- Example: From 1990 onwards, the company began to expand internationally.
- 4. Forward in relation to a sequence.
- Example: Once the first phase is complete, we will move onwards to phase two of the development.
- 5. In a forward direction.
- Example: She took a step onwards, eager to see what lay ahead.
Etymology
From the late Middle English 'onward' or 'onwarde', combining 'on' + 'ward'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
onwards and upwards:
Moving forward with optimism and success.
from then onwards:
Starting from a specified point in the past.
onwards into the future:
Continuing to progress or advance in time.
Related Words
onward:
In a forward direction.
backward:
In the opposite direction; toward the back.
Slang Meanings of onwards
Meaning: Keep going
Example Sentence: When things get tough, just keep going onwards!
Meaning: Press on
Example Sentence: No matter the obstacles, let's press on onwards!