forward vs onwards

onwards vs forward

forward is a noun but onwards is not a noun.

forward is an adjective but onwards is not an adjective.

forward is a verb but onwards is not a verb.

forward and onwards both are adverbs.

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

As adverbs, forward and onwards are synonyms defined as:

forward and onwards: in a forward direction

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

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

forward (adverb)	onwards (adverb)
at or to or toward the front; forward	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 onwards

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