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Hyphenation of towards

How to hyphenate towards

Because it is a word with a single syllable, towards is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

towards
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: towards

Definitions of towards

towards is defined as:

Definition 1 as preposition

  • preposition
    In the direction of.

    Example: She moved toward the door.

  • preposition
    In relation to (someone or something).

    Example: What are your feelings toward him?

  • preposition
    For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

    Example: I'm saving money toward retirement.

  • preposition
    Located close to; near (a time or place).

    Example: Our place is over toward the station.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    In the direction of something (indicated by context).

Words nearby towards

  • towage
  • towages
  • towai
  • towan
  • toward
  • towardliness
  • towardly
  • towardness
  • (towards)
  • towaway
  • towaways
  • towbar
  • towboat
  • towboats
  • towcock
  • towd
  • towdie

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.