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Americans need to educate themselves, from elementary school onward, about what their country has done abroad. And they need to play a more active role in ensuring that what the United States does abroad is not merely in keeping with a foreign policy elite's sense of realpolitik but also with the American public's own sense of American values.
Mohsin Hamid

Meaning of "onward" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONWARD

onward  [ˈɒnwəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONWARD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Onward can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ONWARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Onward

Onward or onwards may refer to: ▪ Onward, Indiana, a town in the United States ▪ USS Onward, clipper ship, served as US Navy ship in the Civil War Music ▪ "Onward", from the 1978 album Tomato by the British band Yes ▪ "Onwards", a song by the Afro Celt Sound System from the 2001 album Volume 3: Further in TimeOnwards, 2006, by the Norwegian band Triosphere ▪ "Onwards!", a 2010 song from the fifth series of Doctor Who. ▪ Onward, 2012, by the British band Hawkwind ▪ Onward Brass Band, the name of two orchestras in New Orleans...

Definition of onward in the English dictionary

The definition of onward in the dictionary is directed or moving forwards, onwards, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONWARD


awkward
ˈɔːkwəd
backward
ˈbækwəd
downward
ˈdaʊnwəd
Edward
ˈɛdwəd
forward
ˈfɔːwəd
heavenward
ˈhɛvənwəd
homeward
ˈhəʊmwəd
inward
ˈɪnwəd
manward
ˈmænwəd
moonward
ˈmuːnwəd
outward
ˈaʊtwəd
sternward
ˈstɜːnwəd
straightforward
ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd
sunward
ˈsʌnwəd
upward
ˈʌpwəd
vanward
ˈvænwəd
wayward
ˈweɪwəd
westward
ˈwɛstwəd
windward
ˈwɪndwəd
Woodward
ˈwʊdwəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONWARD

ontogenically
ontogeny
ontologic
ontological
ontological argument
ontologically
ontologist
ontology
onus
onus probandi
onward march
onward progress
onwardly
onwards
ony
onycha
onychia
onychite
onychitis
onychium

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONWARD

Academy Award
afterward
award
come forward
coward
eastward
fashion-forward
fast forward
fast-forward
go-forward
hayward
Howard
leeward
put forward
reward
Seward
steward
store and forward
toward
ward

Synonyms and antonyms of onward in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ONWARD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «onward» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of onward
ahead · beyond · forth · forward · forwards · on

Translation of «onward» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ONWARD

Find out the translation of onward to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of onward from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «onward» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

向前的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hacia adelante
570 millions of speakers

English

onward
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आगे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فصاعدا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вперед
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

adiante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্রগামী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en correspondance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seterusnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weiter-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前進して
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앞으로 나아가는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trở đi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुढील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ileriye
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oltre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dalej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вперед
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mai departe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

και μετά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

af
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

framåt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

videre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of onward

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONWARD»

The term «onward» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.777 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ONWARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about onward

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10 QUOTES WITH «ONWARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word onward.
1
Gordon W. Allport
We cannot know the young child's personality by studying his systems of interest, for his attention is as yet too labile, his reactions impulsive, and interests unformed. From adolescence onward, however, the surest clue to personality is the hierarchy of interests, including the loves and loyalties of adult life.
2
James Buchan
Of all the failed technologies that litter the onward march of science - steam carriages, zeppelins, armoured trains - none has been so catastrophic to prosperity as the last century's attempt to generate electricity from nuclear fission.
3
Edward Carpenter
For so, surely you will cast a light of gladness upon his onward journey, and contribute your part towards the building of that kingdom of love which links our earth to heaven.
4
Henry Ford
Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.
5
Spalding Gray
I was raised as an upper-class WASP in New England, and there was this old tradition there that everyone would simply be guided into the right way after Ivy League college and onward and upward. And it rejected me, I rejected it, and I ended up as a kind of refugee, really.
6
Otto Hahn
At first the English were very surprised by our disregarding the Hague Convention. But from 1916 onward they used at least as much poison as we did.
7
Mohsin Hamid
Americans need to educate themselves, from elementary school onward, about what their country has done abroad. And they need to play a more active role in ensuring that what the United States does abroad is not merely in keeping with a foreign policy elite's sense of realpolitik but also with the American public's own sense of American values.
8
Nathaniel Hawthorne
The world owes all its onward impulses to men ill at ease. The happy man inevitably confines himself within ancient limits.
9
Oscar Hijuelos
People in their forties, fifties, and onward enjoy the whole world of books in a different way than the Internet-age kids do.
10
Franz Kafka
From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONWARD»

Discover the use of onward in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to onward and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life without Losing Its ...
This is a classic example of how it can be done. Howard has proven it's not enough to be smart or well intentioned-sustained success will not occur without true passion from the very top!
Howard Schultz, 2011
2
Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life without Losing Its ...
This is a classic example of how it can be done. Howard has proven it's not enough to be smart or well intentioned-sustained success will not occur without true passion from the very top!
Howard Schultz, 2011
3
Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its ...
Describes how the CEO of Starbucks gained new insights into leadership upon resuming his position eight years after stepping down, a comeback he accepted to restore the company's performance and sustainability values.
Howard Schultz, 2011
4
Onward Christian Athletes: Turning Ballparks Into Pulpits ...
In Onward Christian Athletes, religion expert and commentator Tom Krattenmaker provides a first-of-its-kind exploration of what is really happening where sports and faith converge, and the larger story it tells about popular Christianity in ...
Tom Krattenmaker, 2010
5
Onward Muslim Soldiers: How Jihad Still Threatens America ...
In "Onward Muslim Soldiers," the author of "Islam Unveiled" reveals why the threat of violent jihad is growing daily, despite America's recent victory in Iraq.
Robert Spencer, 2003
6
Onward!: 25 Years of Advice, Exhortation, and Inspiration ...
Collects excerpts from 250 of the best commencement speeches over the last twenty-five years that offer wise advice and humorous anecdotes from noted figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Toni Morrison, and Kermit the Frog.
Peter Smith, 2000
7
Onward and Upward
Any aspiring artist, would-be world traveler, or entrepreneur, will benefit from reading this book. Learn from another's experience about dedication, passion, and culture.
Jim Neglia, 2012
8
Onward Southern Soldiers: Religion and the Army of Tennessee ...
For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. Onward Southern Soldiers: Religion and the Army of Tennessee in the Civil War explores the significant impact of religion on every rank, from generals to chaplains to common soldiers.
Traci Nichols-Belt, 2011
9
Onward to the Olympics: Historical Perspectives on the ...
Explores the origins of the ancient games, compares the ancient and the modern, discusses the organisation and financing of the festival, and examines the participation of women. Also looks at the future of the Olympics.
Gerald P. Schaus, Stephen R. Wenn, 2007
10
Onward: A Photobiography of African-American Polar Explorer ...
Presents the life of the Arctic explorer, who assisted Robert E. Peary in his journey to the North Pole and who spoke Inuit to the natives, mastered the dog sled, and helped lead their party to their successful destination.
Dolores Johnson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONWARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term onward is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A NEW YOU: God wants you to progress onward and reach to new …
A young man made an appointment with his minister to discuss an issue that had been troubling him for quite a while. The two exchanged ... «Middletown Press, Jul 15»
2
Onward and Upward:Nick Liatsos Opens Health Pro Physical …
Onward and Upward:Nick Liatsos Opens Health Pro Physical Therapy in Revere. July 24, 2015. By Cary Shuman ... «Lynn Journal, Jul 15»
3
Onward State Welcomes You To 'Spend A Summer Day'
As Penn State's premier independent, student-run news blog, we here at Onward State would like to officially welcome you to campus and ... «Onward State, Jul 15»
4
Development around United Center skates onward
Construction has begun on a new six-story office complex, which will include a Hawks and Bulls team store, on the east side of the United ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Galasso-Vigorito: God wants you to progress onward and reach to …
A young man made an appointment with his minister to discuss an issue that had been troubling him for quite a while. The two exchanged ... «The Times Herald, Jul 15»
6
Getwireless Offering Special Internet Deal With Onward State
Good news: Onward State has partnered up with Getwireless to offer our readers a special deal. Sign up by Friday, August 7 and mention the ... «Onward State, Jul 15»
7
[Podcast] Onward Takes, Ep. 3: DJ Newbill And Football Watch Lists
Welcome to the third episode of Onward Takes, our new podcast produced and published by our friends at VSporto's Nittany Lion Radio. «Onward State, Jul 15»
8
Onward and upward
They call it spring because that's when plants spring forth and rocket skyward. In summer, if fruiting crops have put on more weight than they ... «The Ellsworth American, Jul 15»
9
Penn State Senior Dies In Seville Accident
Onward State would like to relay our deepest condolences to anyone who knew Bajorek during this tragic time. 6 Comments. Sort by. Top. «Onward State, Jul 15»
10
Onward Yankton Announces 15 Semifinals For 'Big Idea'
The Onward Yankton committee on Thursday issued its list of 15 semifinalists for Yankton's next "big idea." The 508 submissions were collected ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»

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