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The hikers moved onward after lunch.
What does Onward mean?
Onward means forward from a point.
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Moving forward in time, place, or progress.
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From that day onward, she practiced a little every morning.
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The speech encouraged the team to keep moving onward despite small setbacks.
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WordOnward.
Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningOnward means forward from a point.
ExampleExample: The hikers moved onward after lunch.
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- Syllables
- on · werd
- Strongest beat
- on
- Ending
- werd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on on.
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