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Problems with Toward and Towards Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:46 am  Problems with Toward and Towards
 

Hi,

I get confused with these two words "toward and towards" in that i dnt really knw when i use either one correctly. For example when i'm i supposed to use either in the ffg:

my/your/his/her/its/their attitude toward/towards me/you/him/her/it/them

What i mean is do we use either of them (toward/towards) in the situation of 1st,2nd, and 3rd person singular and also in the situation of 1st,2nd, and 3rd plural? If that is the case, then how do i use them correctly?

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Problems with Toward and Towards Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:58 am  Problems with Toward and Towards
 

Hi laroche,

I'd say 'towards'

Look at this:
Toward(s), backward(s), forward(s)
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Problems with Toward and Towards Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:36 am  Problems with Toward and Towards
 

Hi,

'Toward' is the same as 'towards' and the choice depends on where you live. In the UK it is usually 'towards' and in the USA (so I have been told) it is usually 'toward' but no doubt I shall be put right about the American use if I'm misinformed.

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Problems with Toward and Towards Fri Jan 26, 2007 13:59 pm  Problems with Toward and Towards
 

Yes, toward is more commonly used in the US.
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