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-ward

1 -ward /wɚd/ adjective suffix
also -wards /wɚdz/
1 -ward
/wɚd/
adjective suffix
also -wards /wɚdz/
Britannica Dictionary definition of -WARD
: that moves, tends, faces, or is directed toward
: that occurs or is located in the direction of
2 -ward (chiefly US) /wɚd/ adverb suffix
or -wards /wɚdz/
2 -ward (chiefly US)
/wɚd/
adverb suffix
or -wards /wɚdz/
Britannica Dictionary definition of -WARD
: in or toward a (specified) direction