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Frontward vs. Frontwards
Frontward
/ˈfrʌntwəd/Examples:
The puppy darted frontward to greet its owner.As the boat moved frontward, the cityscape came into view.The actor walked frontward, spotlighted on stage.
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Frontwards
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He stepped frontwards cautiously to inspect the damage.Walking frontwards, she stumbled over an unexpected obstacle.The signs were clearly visible when facing frontwards.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both frontward and frontwards refer to an orientation towards the front but have subtle differences in usage.
- Frontward is generally used as an adjective or adverb without the extra s, typically in American English.
- Frontwards with the s is more common in British English and implies the same meaning.
- Remember that the ending s often indicates British English usage.
- Both reflect directionality, but slight regional preferences exist.
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