Onward

usgb/ˈɑːnwərd/
adverb

Going forward, or continuing a process or journey.

The travelers moved onward through the desert.
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Often appears as...

  • move onward
  • press onward
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Continuing Action

Shows that something is continuing without stopping at the point mentioned.

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We walked onward despite the rain.
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Progressive Movement

Often used to imply progress towards a goal or towards a better state.

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The company's profits soared onward and upward.
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Directional Cue

Can point towards a particular direction, suggesting physical movement.

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He nodded, and we marched onward to the north.
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