Onward

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Moving or directed forward in time, order, or degree.

“They pressed onward through the storm despite the terrible conditions.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɒnwəd/

Syllables

on·ward

Related Words

Synonyms

forth forward aheadonwardsforwardsforrader

Antonyms

backwardrearward

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with ON and contains W which is less common in Wordle answers

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, W adds value and the word is difficult to extend further

Words Related to Onward

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “onward” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

inward

Words you can make from Onward

Shorter words formed from the letters in “onward”.

adorn adown andor donar drawn drona drown radon rowan adon ador arow darn dawn dona dora dorn down draw drow nard orad rand road

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