Added 9 October 2026 onward /ˈɒnwəd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words In Latin: porrō Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about onward at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Moving forward. There was an onward rush as the gates opened. Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end. adverb In a forward direction. verb To keep going; to progress or persevere. To pass (something) onward; to forward. Related Words: advancingforthaheadforwardsforraderforwardstartingfurtherbeginningleavebasissecondary Back to today's word