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onward Synonyms

Another word for onward

Choosing another word for onward depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a continuing forward direction; ahead.

Usage Example

"Despite the heavy rain, the hikers marched onwards toward the mountain pass."

Strongest
onwards
forward
forwards
ahead
Strong
on
forth
along

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving or directed forward toward a further destination or point in time; continuing.

Usage Example

"Passengers with connecting tickets should proceed to the gate for their forward flight."

Strongest
forward
continuing
Strong
ongoing
advancing

• adverb (Context 3)

Starting from a specified time or point and continuing indefinitely into the future.

Usage Example

"The museum will remain open until eight o'clock in the evening from May onwards."

Strongest
onwards
Strong
forth
henceforth
thereafter
afterward

Opposites of onward

The opposite of onward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

backwards
backward
back
beforehand
previously
return
retrograde
earlier
See all opposites of onward

• Nearby Words

ontake
onto
onus
onward
onyx
oodles
oof

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Onward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/onward
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