Explore Onward through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like forward or advancing. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Onward meaning
- Moving forward.
- Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
Using Onward
- The main meaning on this page is: Moving forward. | Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
- Useful related words include: forward, advancing, forth, ahead.
- In the example corpus, onward often appears in combinations such as: for onward, onward to, the onward.
Context around Onward
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 7 middle, 10 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Onward
- In this selection, "onward" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, continues, 2003, tank, roman, ticket and titled stand out and add context to how "onward" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include also facilitated onward travel and and time onward still onward. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "onward" sits close to words such as activation, approximate and bashir, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with onward
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
From here, it's onward and upward. (7 words)
As our sons get older, we will tell them about our experience from pregnancy onward. (15 words)
He inherits a monumental task and we all trust that his youthful zeal can drive our causes onward. (18 words)
If there is an outward-facing theme, it is the one that runs through much of O’Connor’s career from the early nineties onward: the joke is on you; I never wanted your fame in the first place. (39 words)
And then, from 2003 onward, Roman Abramovich turned it into a sort of to the power of the vast wells of new money pouring into the capital from across the globe, Russia in particular. (34 words)
Ascot were not to be denied, though, as Simpson saw a tame spot-kick down the middle easily kept out by Forster, and McCormick slammed his effort down the middle to send Ascot onward. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
If we have intelligence, slowly and steadily moves earth, sea and time, onward, still onward and upward is the clarion call.
A bunch of the viewers are going to have to see what becomes of the other Skrulls as the MCU continues onward.
And then, from 2003 onward, Roman Abramovich turned it into a sort of to the power of the vast wells of new money pouring into the capital from across the globe, Russia in particular.
Anyone entering Spain must provide proof of a return or onward ticket, sufficient funds for their stay, and evidence of accommodation arrangements.
A recent survey by the think tank Onward, titled Burnt Out Britain, shows that compared with 50 years ago, Britons feel far more busy, exhausted and overwhelmed.
Ascot were not to be denied, though, as Simpson saw a tame spot-kick down the middle easily kept out by Forster, and McCormick slammed his effort down the middle to send Ascot onward.
As our sons get older, we will tell them about our experience from pregnancy onward.
As such, this patch isn't extensive as others that we've received in the past, but its release should still help both titles to become considerably better for players from this point onward.
At one time, in the mid 1890s, there were plans to build a town, to be named San Jose, right next to the Onward Ranch.
Dozens of U.S. government officials stationed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where cease-fire talks are taking place, also facilitated onward travel.
For drivers travelling from North Lincolnshire, the closure is signed before Humber Bridge; please check the diversion for onward journeys, before you travel.
From here, it's onward and upward.
From season 4 onward, the series started to take advantage of its unique production process to make up-to-the-minute satire that no other show could produce.
From this movie onward, he hit the ground running with more productions, more characters, and more stories to tell.
He accuses British authorities of having 'ulterior' motives and 'conniving' to get him back with a view to onward extradition to the US.
He inherits a monumental task and we all trust that his youthful zeal can drive our causes onward.
His involvement in the trade saw him "purchase wholesale quantity of drugs" before "breaking them down for onward supply".
If there is an outward-facing theme, it is the one that runs through much of O’Connor’s career from the early nineties onward: the joke is on you; I never wanted your fame in the first place.
John and Winston's (Ian McShane)’s actions, especially from onward, would eventually cost them a huge price.
June 27, 2023, Habitat for Humanity held a home dedication ceremony at its Onward Street neighborhood, marking the first completed home of its new affordable housing development in Fort Myers.
Common combinations with onward
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- for onward 23×
- onward to 18×
- the onward 13×
- and onward 11×
- onward and 9×
- from onward 9×
- onward the 9×
- onward travel 8×
- of onward 8×
- point onward 6×