- toward, towards
- The first is the preferred form in America, the second in Britain, but either is correct. Untoward, however, is the only accepted form in both.
Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
toward, towards
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toward, towards — These words for in the direction of, approaching, and with regard to are interchangeable. Take your pick. However, toward is one letter shorter and somewhat easier to pronounce. Always lean toward the shorter, simpler word … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
toward, towards — The first is the preferred form in America, the second in Britain, but either is correct. Untoward, however, is the only accepted form in both … Dictionary of troublesome word
toward - towards — See section on direction in entry at ↑ to … Useful english dictionary
count toward/towards — [phrasal verb] count toward/towards (something) or count (something) toward/towards (something) : to have value as a credit or payment in relation to (something) The credits you earned for this class count toward your degree. [=they are added to… … Useful english dictionary
Towards — Toward To ward, Towards To wards, prep.[AS. ? impending, imminent, future, toward, ? towards. See {To}, and {ward}, {wards}.] 1. In the direction of; to. [1913 Webster] He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1. [1913 Webster] The waves … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Toward — To ward, Towards To wards, prep.[AS. ? impending, imminent, future, toward, ? towards. See {To}, and {ward}, {wards}.] 1. In the direction of; to. [1913 Webster] He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1. [1913 Webster] The waves make… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
toward — toward, towards In BrE towards is much the more common form for the preposition, whereas in AmE toward is more usual: We walked toward / towards the house … Modern English usage
towards — toward, towards In BrE towards is much the more common form for the preposition, whereas in AmE toward is more usual: We walked toward / towards the house … Modern English usage
toward — / towards [prep1] on the way to; near against, almost, approaching, close to, coming up, contra, en route, facing, for, fronting, headed for, in relation to, in the direction of, in the vicinity, just before, moving, nearing, nearly, not quite,… … New thesaurus
towards — toward / towards [prep1] on the way to; near against, almost, approaching, close to, coming up, contra, en route, facing, for, fronting, headed for, in relation to, in the direction of, in the vicinity, just before, moving, nearing, nearly, not… … New thesaurus
