Synonyms of onward

onward

adverb

ˈȯn-wərd 

variants also onwards

1

as in forward

toward a point ahead in space or time

we must continue to move onward, or we will die in this desert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forward
• forth
• ahead
• on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backward
• backwards

2

as in along

toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time

work on the project has been continuing onward at a steady pace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• along
• forward
• on
• forwards
• forth
• ahead
• before
• fore
• frontwards
• frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• backwards
• backward
• behind
• rearward
• rearwards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of onward

The bus was driving at full speed and did not hit any other vehicles, but lost control from the median onwards, O’Callaghan said. —Mark Morales, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025

For better or worse, in the name of progress, the SpaceX steamroller has rolled onward, paving all before it. —Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025

Lawson’s rough preseason and Red Bull debut races were enough to urge the team to take action post-China, putting the more experienced Tsunoda in the car from Japan onwards. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

Stoner was encouraged to press onward in their career. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025