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Eastward vs. Eastwards
Eastward
/ˈiːstwəd/Examples:
The ship set sail eastward at dawn.Birds migrate eastward during the autumn season.They trekked eastward through the dense forest.
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Eastwards
/ˈiːstwədz/Examples:
The river flows eastwards towards the rising sun.Migratory birds travel eastwards each spring.The highway stretches eastwards to the bustling city.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words describe movement or direction towards the east.
- Eastward can be perceived as slightly more formal.
- Eastwards is often considered the more common usage in everyday speech in British English.
- Some dictionaries note a preference for using eastward in American English.
- Either term can typically be used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but context and regional preferences may influence choice.
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