The difference between Onward and Onwards

When used as adverbs, onward means in a forward direction, whereas onwards means onward.


Onward is also adjective with the meaning: moving forward.

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  1. Onward as an adjective (not comparable):

    Moving forward.

    Examples:

    "There was an onward rush as the gates opened."

  2. Onward as an adjective:

    Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.

  1. Onward as an adverb:

    In a forward direction.

    Examples:

    "quote-song lang=year=1871 lyricist=[[w:Sabine Baring-Gould Sabine Baring-Gould]] title=Onward, Christian Soldiers passage=Onward Christian soldiers, marching as to war..."

  1. Onwards as an adverb:

    onward

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