forward vs onward

onward vs forward

forward is a noun but onward is not a noun.

forward is an adjective but onward is not an adjective.

forward is a verb but onward is not a verb.

forward and onward both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
forward	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
onward	No	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, forward and onward are synonyms defined as:

forward and onward: in a forward direction

Other synonyms of forward include ahead, forrader, forwards, onwards.

As adverbs, forward and onward are synonyms defined as:

forward and onward: forward in time or order or degree

Other synonyms of forward include forth.

forward (noun)	onward (noun)
a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

forward (adjective)	onward (adjective)
at or near or directed toward the front
used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
moving forward

forward (verb)	onward (verb)
send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

forward (adverb)	onward (adverb)
at or to or toward the front; forward	forward in time or order or degree
in a forward direction	in a forward direction
toward the future; forward in time
forward in time or order or degree
near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

Difference between forward and onward

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