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Westward vs. Westwards
Westward
/ˈwestwəd/Examples:
The birds migrated westward, seeking warmth.The caravan moved steadily westward into the sunset.The pioneers bravely forged a path westward.
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Westwards
/ˈwestwəd/Examples:
The train rolled westwards, chasing the setting sun.The explorers journeyed westwards into unknown lands.Her gaze was fixed westwards towards the distant mountains.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Westward generally implies a direction or movement in the western direction.
- Westwards is used similarly but may suggest a slightly more informal or conversational tone.
- Both words are often interchangeable; however, westward may sound more formal or literary.
- Consider the context where the word is used; westwards might feel more natural in everyday conversations.
- Keep in mind that westward can sometimes be preferred in poetic or historical contexts.
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