onward
In forward motion
Onward means forward in space, time, or progress—continuing in a direction already established.
The expedition pressed onward despite the storm.
From that day onward, everything changed.
It often carries a sense of determination or momentum.
As an adjective, it describes forward movement: the onward march of technology.
Onwards is a British variant.
In the lead
- forthOnward from here
- beyondFarther than something
- furtherTo a greater degree
- frontwardToward the anterior
bearing · course · trajectory · route · pathway · destination · waypoint · compass
Rhythmic group walk
- proceedMove forward, continue
- continueGo on without stopping
- advanceMove or progress forward
- moveChange location or act
propel · drive · hasten · accelerate · push · surge · thrust · motion
Forward movement or promotion
- progressionSequential forward movement
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- improvementPositive change in quality
evolution · breakthrough · momentum · headway · advance · moving · continuing · proceeding
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
willpower · fortitude · resilience · endurance · persistence · dedication · commitment · conviction
ahead
In the lead
frontward · bearing · course · trajectory · route · pathway · destination · waypoint · compass · navigation
march
Rhythmic group walk
move · propel · drive · hasten · accelerate · push · surge · thrust · motion · locomotion
advancement
Forward movement or promotion
- progressionSequential forward movement
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
improvement · evolution · breakthrough · momentum · headway · advance · moving · continuing · proceeding · ascending
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
grit · willpower · fortitude · resilience · endurance · persistence · dedication · commitment · conviction · courage
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
odyssey · pilgrimage · adventure · exploration · safari · migration · traverse · roaming · excursion · sojourn
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- futureforthcoming, upcoming, coming, impending, imminent
- adverbs of direction/mannersideways, around, across, through, along
- progressprogress, in progress, promotion, raise, making progress
- forward wordsadvance, ahead, progress, forth, move ahead
- fresh startfresh start, new beginning, clean slate, starting over, do-over
onwardbackward
Toward what's behind
backwards · back · rearward · rearwards · in reverse
onwardbackward
Toward what's behind
backward-looking · nostalgic · retrospective · back · in retrospect
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Toward what's behind
regressive · reversing · backsliding · retrogressive · retreating