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Synonyms for onward

Most common

forward forwards forrader

All synonyms

Adverb

Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    In a forward direction.

Example sentences

  • forward I am looking forward to meeting you when you come.
  • forwards I felt my way forwards and found a light switch.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
onwardrising
forwardrising
forwardsrising
forradersteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
along2, ahead2, forth1
7 letters
forward2
8 letters
forwards2, forrader

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (along2 = 2 syllables).