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Toward vs. Towards
Toward
/təˈwɔːd/Examples:
She walked toward the setting sun, lost in thought.Their efforts were directed toward achieving a common goal.He glanced toward the door, expecting her arrival.
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Towards
/təˈwɔːdz/Examples:
He looked along the railway line towards the tunnel.An alley led from Rashid Street towards the Tigris River.Winston's neighbour from Victory Mansions was coming towards them.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Toward is more commonly used in American English.
- Towards is more commonly used in British English.
- Both words mean the same thing and are interchangeable.
- There is no difference in meaning or usage between toward and towards.
- Choosing between them usually depends on regional spelling preferences.
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