-wards

1. variant of -ward:

   towards; afterwards.

-wards

suffix forming adverbs

1. indicating direction towards Compare -ward

   to sail shorewards

   a step backwards

Spelling Note

See -ward.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -wards¹

Middle English; Old English -weardes, equivalent to -weard toward ( ward ) + -es -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of -wards¹

Old English -weardes towards

Example Sentences

"In regards to the staff who were working on wards and being able to provide that up to date information and data in regards to how a loved one... an update on their care on a ward wasn't always possible on a timely need," said the former minister.

From BBC

The BBC has previously reported on research which appears to show a significant real-world benefit from wearing higher-grade masks on hospital wards.

From BBC

Class-action lawsuits have been won or are underway in several Canadian provinces for abuse of rights in psychiatric wards.

From Salon

She had also volunteered for nursing shifts during Covid, at times working "under the radar" in hospital wards, the inquiry heard.

From BBC

On medical wards, things can take turns and you still have to figure out how to help right things.

From Salon