onward motion
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3.8
- noun
- The hikers resumed their onward motion after a brief rest at the summit.
Examples
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Technological innovation often drives the onward motion of society.
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Despite the obstacles, her determination fueled the onward motion toward her dreams.
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The onward motion of the train was smooth.
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We need to maintain onward motion towards our goals.
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Despite the challenges, she kept her onward motion toward achieving her goals.
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The team demonstrated remarkable onward motion as they worked together to complete the project.
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His onward motion in her career reflected her dedication and hard work.
Synonyms
∞
2.5
Forward change toward a goal or better state
174
3.1
Progress toward a goal or a new discovery
102
4.1
Progress or growth that makes something better
72
3.8
A process of moving forward or developing over time
35
5.6
Progress toward a goal, often slowly and with effort
7
3.7
The act of going ahead toward a goal
Antonyms
How Forceful
128
4.2
174
3.1
205
2.5
1
3.8
636
1.5
101
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the act of moving forward' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'onward' (forward/progressing) with 'motion' (movement); the modifier+noun composition yields the expected literal interpretation. This is a common, compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words should readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Onward motion comes from a simple picture: onward means moving ahead and motion means movement, like a cart or a person rolling forward. So it now means 'moving forward', often toward a goal.