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"Onward" and "subsequent"
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"Onward" and "subsequent"
Answer
Onward is rarely used as an adjective.
Simon asks:
Is it perfectly correct to use onward in this sentence?
Please return the attached form for my onward submission to the director.
Can I replace onward by subsequent?
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Since onward would have to be an adjective in this sentence, let's look at the adjective definition:
: moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition
the onward [=forward] march of time
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Clearly, subsequent is better here.
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