Master confusing words with ease
Onward vs. Onwards
Onward
/ˈɒnwəd/Examples:
The road stretched onward into the unknown horizon.From this point onward, the rules will change.Their journey pressed onward despite the heavy rains.
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Onwards
/ˈɒnwədz/Examples:
The library opens from 9 AM onwards.Their friendship grew stronger from college onwards.The museum is free from 5 PM onwards.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Onward and onwards have the same meaning and are both used to describe movement or progression.
- Onward is more commonly used in American English, while onwards is the preferred choice in British English.
- Both words can be used interchangeably in most contexts, but sticking to one form can show consistency in writing.
- Remember, both imply a forward movement, either physically or metaphorically.
- The choice between onward and onwards often depends on regional preference.
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