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onwards

adv
1
British spelling variant of onward, meaning continuing forward or from a point in time.
"From Monday onwards, the office will open an hour earlier."

How to Use Onwards

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In plain EnglishSame meaning as "onward" — used more often in British English.

UK vs US

Common in British English; American English typically drops the final "s" and uses "onward."

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From Monday _____, the office will open an hour earlier.

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