Words that rhyme with onward
Onward is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afterward, awkward, backward. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of onward
- forward in time or order or degree; "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward"
- in a forward direction; "go ahead"; "the train moved ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward into the forest"; "they went slowly forward in the mud"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "onward" in lyrics
See how onward is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"When the shafts fly, press onward"
Dawnbreaker Collective — Set it Off -
"And, as it seemed to her, the blue waves nodded in a strange manner; then she took off her red shoes, the most precious things she possessed, and threw them both into the river. But they fell close to the bank, and the little waves bore them immediately to land; it was as if the stream would not take what was dearest to her; for in reality it had not got little, Kay; but Gerda thought that she had not thrown the shoes out far enough, so she clambered into a boat which lay among the rushes, went to the farthest end, and threw out the shoes. But the boat was not fastened, and the motion which she occasioned, made it drift from the shore. She observed this, and hastened to get back; but before she could do so, the boat was more than a yard from the land, and was gliding quickly onward."
— The Snow Queen -
"project 20onward"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- afterward
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently
- awkward
- causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
- backward
- at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward
- downward
- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down
- eastward
- toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" moving toward the east
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "onward" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afterward, awkward, backward create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "onward" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.