from wednesday onwards vs from wednesday on wards

The correct phrase is 'from Wednesday onwards.' The word 'onwards' is used to indicate a continuation or progression from a specific point in time, while 'on wards' is not a standard expression in English.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"from wednesday onwards"

This phrase is used to indicate that something will start happening from Wednesday and continue into the future.

Examples:

The new schedule will be effective from Wednesday onwards.
You can submit your application from Wednesday onwards.

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Contingency plans are being put in place for the five high schools with pupils being phased back to the classroom from Wednesday onwards. BBCApr 10, 2016.
You will soon come out of this hibernation or dormant state, though, assures Ganesha, thanks to the Moon entering your Sign from Wednesday onwards.
From Wednesday onwards rifle and machine-gun fire on the GPO and its outposts, particularly those at the junction of O'Connell Street with the Quays, became ...
Apr 18, 2016 ... SHARJAH // Visitors to Al Safiya park and the surrounding area in Al Majaz 3 will have to pay for parking from Wednesday onwards, Sharjah ...

This phrase is incorrect in English. The correct term is 'onwards.'

"from wednesday on wards"

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Another busy night last night. thank you again to all our customers. Anyone wanting to join up from Wednesday on wards can contact Jason on 07972186231.
... stunning new growth after the fire. Little bits of green everywhere, fire lillies popping their heads up. Just spectacular. It is cooler from Wednesday on wards.
Mar 2, 2013 ... How and when the bear returns to it's cage remains uncertain, but it will be prowling around Reigate from Wednesday on wards this week.
Mar 2, 2013 ... How and when the bear returns to it's cage remains uncertain, but it will be prowling around Reigate from Wednesday on wards this week.

Alternatives:

from Wednesday onwards
starting from Wednesday
beginning on Wednesday
from Wednesday forward
from Wednesday ahead

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from wednesday onwards vs from wednesday on wards

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"from wednesday on wards"

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