Meaning of the word onwards in English

What does onwards mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

onwards

US /ˈɑːn.wɚdz/

UK /ˈɒn.wədz/

continuing from a particular time

Example:

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From next week onwards, all meetings will be held online.

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The museum is open from 9 AM onwards.

Synonym:

forward ahead forth on

in a continuing forward direction

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They marched onwards through the night.

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The path led onwards into the forest.

Synonym:

forward ahead on forth