Toward vs. Towards
In this lesson, we will discover the secrets between these two words. Any of you still interested in expanding their knowledge?
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both are prepositions that refer to moving in the direction of something. However, 'toward' is the American spelling, while, 'towards' is the British spelling.
Differences
'Toward' is the American spelling, whereas, 'towards' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:
The crowd is moving
The last time I saw her, she was running
Similarities
Both are prepositions of movement and direction. Study the examples below:
Jasmin is heading
The children walked
Are They Interchangeable?
They are essentially one, so they can replace one another. Compare:
✓ The girls are headed
✓ The girls are headed