onward
/ˈɒnwəd/ · on·ward
adverb
- In a forward direction The hikers continued onward through the dense forest.
adjective
- Moving forward There was an onward rush as the gates opened.
- Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end The onward march of technology has improved our lives.
verb
- To keep going; to progress or persevere We will onward with our plans despite the setbacks.
Did you know? The word 'onward' has been used in various contexts, including literature and music, to convey the idea of moving forward or progressing, such as in the famous poem 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' by Sabine Baring-Gould.