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Both "toward" and "towards" are acceptable in a sentence. They both have the same meaning and are both used depending on personal preference. Towards has been used more often by the British though.

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What is the past tense of towards?

Toward doesn't have a past tense as it's not a verb.


Is towards a proper noun?

No, the word 'towards' (or toward, both are accepted spellings) is not a noun.The word 'towards' (or toward) is a preposition, a word that connect a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence.Examples:We decided that it was time to head towardhome. (the preposition 'toward' connects the noun 'home' to the verb 'to head')The surf came rushing towards them. (the preposition 'towards' connects the pronoun 'them' to the verb 'rushing')He directs his animosity towardsothers. (the preposition 'towards' connects the noun 'others' to the noun 'animosity')


What is towards the noun?

No, the word 'towards' (or toward) is a preposition, a word that connects a noun or a pronoun to another word in the sentence.Examples:He hit the ball and ran toward first base. (the preposition 'toward' connects the noun 'first base' with the verb 'ran')The road towards town has several gas stations. (the preposition 'towards' connects the noun 'town' to the noun 'road')


What are some prepositions that begin with the letter T?

Some prepositions that begin with the letter T are: through, towards, to, till, throughout, and toward.


Is towards a common noun?

No, the word 'towards' is a preposition, meaning in the direction of, along a course leading to; so as to face; not long before; as part of the payment for. Examples:He ran towards the exit.She's studying toward her degree.They turned towards the sound.Note: The forms toward and towards are interchangeable, they mean the same thing. Which is more commonly used depends on where your are from or where you leaned English.

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How do you spell towards?

The word toward's is spelled without the use of an apostrophe.Towards is the correct spelling.


Toward the stern?

Towards the stern or aft is towards the rear of the vessel.


Do plants grow toward nutrients or towards gravity?

towards nutrients


When does one use toward or towards?

I use toward but sometimes it depends on your accent


What the word for went towards?

what the word for went toward


What is the past tense of towards?

Toward doesn't have a past tense as it's not a verb.


Do you say proceeds go toward or towards the upkeep?

Both "proceeds go toward" and "proceeds go towards" are commonly used and acceptable. "Toward" is more commonly used in American English, while "towards" is more common in British English. Both are correct and convey the same meaning.


What is true of newspapers reporting on the sinking of the uss Maine?

Public anger towards Spain was increased


Is toward an adverb?

No. Towards is a preposition. The word "toward" can be a preposition or an adjective (with the antonym untoward).


Is towards a proper noun?

No, the word 'towards' (or toward, both are accepted spellings) is not a noun.The word 'towards' (or toward) is a preposition, a word that connect a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence.Examples:We decided that it was time to head towardhome. (the preposition 'toward' connects the noun 'home' to the verb 'to head')The surf came rushing towards them. (the preposition 'towards' connects the pronoun 'them' to the verb 'rushing')He directs his animosity towardsothers. (the preposition 'towards' connects the noun 'others' to the noun 'animosity')


What is the medical term meaning movement toward the midline?

A movement toward the midline is called adduction. Adduct means to bring towards the center. The opposite, "abduction" is moving away from midline.


What is towards the noun?

No, the word 'towards' (or toward) is a preposition, a word that connects a noun or a pronoun to another word in the sentence.Examples:He hit the ball and ran toward first base. (the preposition 'toward' connects the noun 'first base' with the verb 'ran')The road towards town has several gas stations. (the preposition 'towards' connects the noun 'town' to the noun 'road')