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-ward — in the direction of, toward (affix)

-ward in the direction of, toward
Component suffix

Old English · Direction of motion (backward, homeward).

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forward A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ Toward the front; in the direction ahead. Meaning Off Sound Off
toward A2
/tɔɹd/ In the direction of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
backward B2
/ˈbækwɚd/ In the direction behind you; toward the back. Meaning Off Sound Off
upward B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/ Toward a higher place or level. Meaning Off Sound Off
westward B1
/ˈwɛst.wɚd/ Towards the west. Meaning Off Sound Off
homeward B2
/ˈhoʊmwɚd/ In the direction of home. Meaning Off Sound Off

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