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
• on
• ahead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backward

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• backward
• behind
• rearward

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of onward

Together, those projects aim to establish the hardware and operational experience needed for a sustained American presence on the Moon before astronauts venture onward to Mars. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

The route continues onward through Sacramento to Folsom, Auburn and Tahoe and into Nevada, where cyclists and equestrians will experience sections of the Pony Express route. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

The Health Department did not fulfill requests for data breaking down the different types of dispatches CARE completed from December 2024 onward. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Where Crystal Symphony Sails The ship is sailing to Alaska in the summer of 2026 before moving onward to Canada, New England, and the Caribbean. — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026