Word a Day
onward
What does onward mean?
onward (adverb): in a forward direction.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce onward?
/ˈɔnwɚd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does onward come from?
From on + -ward.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “onward” mean?
up to this or that time
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infrequently, rarely
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in a forward direction
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in like or similar manner
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