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Outward vs. Outwards
Outward
/ˈaʊtwəd/Examples:
The planet's outward appearance can be deceiving.An outward focus often leads to missed inner growth.They showed an outward calm despite the chaos inside.
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Outwards
/ˈaʊtwədz/Examples:
She gazed outwards from the balcony, lost in thought.The river flows outwards, eventually reaching the sea.His ambitions always seemed to stretch outwards beyond the horizon.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Outward is often used in more formal or written English contexts, whereas outwards might appear more in spoken English.
- Outward doesnt include an s', focusing on the direction alone, more singular in usage like other English adjectives or adverbs.
- Outwards includes an s, giving it a plural aspect, suggesting movement or direction in multiple ways.
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