1. (a.) Moving in a forward direction; tending toward a contemplated or desirable end; forward; as, an onward course, progress, etc.

2. (a.) Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.

3. (adv.) Toward a point before or in front; forward; progressively; as, to move onward.

advancing ahead alee along en route to facing for forth forward forward-looking forwards frontward frontwards go-ahead headward headwards moving on oncoming ongoing onwards proceeding progressing progressive vanward