In words like forward, backward or toward, the -ward root is related to the Latin vertere and versus (to turn) and goes as far as Sanskrit (vartate ).

So this root has a rich history and has appeared in various altered forms in numerous Indo-European languages.

In German we have wu00e4rts which has the s: ru00fcckwu00e4rts (backward(s)) and vorwu00e4rts (forward(s)).

Apparently the Old English root was either -weard or -weardes. In Ancient Egypt the word “os” means one form as opposed to one without es. This is my first version of Brits -wards whereas contemporary Americanism simply does not hold water since both versions trace back to respective Old English forms.

In any case, there is no need to have any qualms about being put in a ward or about left it off.

In words like forward, backward or toward, the -ward root is related to the Latin vertere and versus (to turn) and goes as far as Sanskrit (vartate ).

So this root has a rich history and has appeared in various altered forms in numerous Indo-European languages.

In German we have wu00e4rts which has the s: ru00fcckwu00e4rts (backward(s)) and vorwu00e4rts (forward(s)).

Apparently the Old English root was either -weard or -weardes. In Ancient Egypt the word “os” means one form as opposed to one without es. This is my first version of Brits -wards whereas contemporary Americanism simply does not hold water since both versions trace back to respective Old English forms.

In any case, there is no need to have any qualms about being put in a ward or about left it off.

This is usually an American vs British English difference. Toward is chiefly American and toward is chiefly used in BE and most commonwealth countries. The latter is foreign to my ears but obviously understands due to the proliferation of American media.

I like @carlo_r’s comment and James Jiao’s answer. However, towards isn’t strictly limited to British English. If you lived in Florida and Alabama, then you grew up there and now speak toward (My whole family does as well). My family comes from the East Coast, and we live on the West Coast.

I mean toward.

In words like forward, backward or toward, the -ward root is related to the Latin vertere and versus (to turn) and goes as far as Sanskrit (vartate ).

So this root has a rich history and has appeared in various altered forms in numerous Indo-European languages.

In German we have wu00e4rts which has the s: ru00fcckwu00e4rts (backward(s)) and vorwu00e4rts (forward(s)).

Apparently the Old English root was either -weard or -weardes. In Ancient Egypt the word “os” means one form as opposed to one without es. This is my first version of Brits -wards whereas contemporary Americanism simply does not hold water since both versions trace back to respective Old English forms.

In any case, there is no need to have any qualms about being put in a ward or about left it off.

In words like forward, backward or toward, the -ward root is related to the Latin vertere and versus (to turn) and goes as far as Sanskrit (vartate ).

So this root has a rich history and has appeared in various altered forms in numerous Indo-European languages.

In German we have wu00e4rts which has the s: ru00fcckwu00e4rts (backward(s)) and vorwu00e4rts (forward(s)).

Apparently the Old English root was either -weard or -weardes. In Ancient Egypt the word “os” means one form as opposed to one without es. This is my first version of Brits -wards whereas contemporary Americanism simply does not hold water since both versions trace back to respective Old English forms.

In any case, there is no need to have any qualms about being put in a ward or about left it off.

I like @carlo_r’s comment and James Jiao’s answer. However, towards isn’t strictly limited to British English. If you lived in Florida and Alabama, then you grew up there and now speak toward (My whole family does as well). My family comes from the East Coast, and we live on the West Coast.

I mean toward.

In words like forward, backward or toward, the -ward root is related to the Latin vertere and versus (to turn) and goes as far as Sanskrit (vartate ).

So this root has a rich history and has appeared in various altered forms in numerous Indo-European languages.

In German we have wu00e4rts which has the s: ru00fcckwu00e4rts (backward(s)) and vorwu00e4rts (forward(s)).

Apparently the Old English root was either -weard or -weardes. In Ancient Egypt the word “os” means one form as opposed to one without es. This is my first version of Brits -wards whereas contemporary Americanism simply does not hold water since both versions trace back to respective Old English forms.

In any case, there is no need to have any qualms about being put in a ward or about left it off.

I like @carlo_r’s comment and James Jiao’s answer. However, towards isn’t strictly limited to British English. If you lived in Florida and Alabama, then you grew up there and now speak toward (My whole family does as well). My family comes from the East Coast, and we live on the West Coast.

I mean toward.

I like @carlo_r’s comment and James Jiao’s answer. However, towards isn’t strictly limited to British English. If you lived in Florida and Alabama, then you grew up there and now speak toward (My whole family does as well). My family comes from the East Coast, and we live on the West Coast.

I mean toward.