Onward/ˈɑːnwərd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Continuing Action Shows that something is continuing without stopping at the point mentioned. We walked onward despite the rain. Pro Tip 2/3Progressive Movement Often used to imply progress towards a goal or towards a better state. The company's profits soared onward and upward. Pro Tip 3/3Directional Cue Can point towards a particular direction, suggesting physical movement. He nodded, and we marched onward to the north.