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    Onwards

    /ˈɒn.wədz/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    Moving forward in time or space.
    The journey from London to Edinburgh took us several hours, and we travelled onwards through the scenic countryside.
    At a specified time in the future.
    The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 AM and onwards will be devoted to discussions about the new project.
    Indicating a progression or continuation from a specific point.
    From 1990 onwards, the company began to expand internationally.
    Forward in relation to a sequence.
    Once the first phase is complete, we will move onwards to phase two of the development.
    In a forward direction.
    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

    Keep going
    When things get tough, just keep going onwards!
    Press on
    No matter the obstacles, let's press on onwards!