onwards

Meanings

• adverb

  indicating or signifying that one is continuing or proceeding

• adverb

  moving or continuing on a journey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with onwards
forwards , upwards , outwards

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Variants

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onward , onwards , onwards and upwards

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Etymology

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originated as a combination of 'on' and 'wards'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'onwards' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The phrase 'onwards and upwards' is often used to express optimism and a positive outlook for the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. progress: the act of continuing or moving forward

2. continuation: the act of continuing or going on

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Culture

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In literature, 'onwards' is often used to express determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. For example, in T.S. Eliot's 'Four Quartets', the phrase 'onwards, outwards, onward, upwards' is used to convey a sense of progress and continuation.

How to Memorize "onwards"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a journey and visualize yourself moving onwards

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'onwards' with the idea of moving forward or continuing

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'onwards' as 'on' and 'wards' meaning 'continuing on a journey'

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