-ward — in the direction of, toward (affix)
-ward
in the direction of, toward
Component
suffix
Old English · Direction of motion (backward, homeward).
Used in (6)
forward
A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/
Toward the front; in the direction ahead.
toward
A2
/tɔɹd/
In the direction of someone or something.
backward
B2
/ˈbækwɚd/
In the direction behind you; toward the back.
upward
B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/
Toward a higher place or level.
westward
B1
/ˈwɛst.wɚd/
Towards the west.
homeward
B2
/ˈhoʊmwɚd/
In the direction of home.