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Webster 1913 Edition


Onward

On′ward

,
Adj.
1.
Moving in a forward direction; tending toward a contemplated or desirable end; forward;
as, an
onward
course, progress, etc.
2.
Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
Within a while, Philoxenus came to see how
onward
the fruits were of his friend’s labor.
Sir P. Sidney.

On′ward

,
adv.
Toward a point before or in front; forward; progressively;
as, to move
onward
.
Not one looks backward,
onward
still he goes.
Pope.

Webster 1828 Edition


Onward

ON'WARD

,
adv.
[L. versus.]
1.
Toward the point before or in front; forward; progressively; in advance; as, to move onward.
Not one looks backward, onward still he goes.
2.
In a state of advanced progression.
3.
A little further or forward.

ON'WARD

, a.
1.
Advanced or advancing; as an onward course.
2.
Increased; improved.
3.
Conducting; leading forward to perfection.

Definition 2024


onward

onward

English

Adjective

onward (comparative more onward, superlative most onward)

  1. Moving forward.
    There was an onward rush as the gates opened
  2. Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
    • Sir Philip Sidney
      Within a while, Philoxenus came to see how onward the fruits were of his friend's labour.

Adverb

onward (not comparable)

  1. In a forward direction.
    Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war...

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