Ward Meaning Suffix. English Language Learners Definition of suffix. Definition of -ward Entry 4 of 10 1.
Suffixes are used to change the grammatical function of an existing word. Like prefixes there are many suffixes used in the English language to create a rich vocabularyThese suffixes change the meaning or grammatical function of a base word or root wordFor example by adding the suffixes -er and -est to the adjective fond you create the comparative fonder and the superlative fondest. So basically when we say upwards we mean to a higher position.
Definition of -ward Entry 4 of 10 1.
Definition for ward 3 of 3 -ward a native English suffix denoting spatial or temporal direction as specified by the initial element. In particular direction or towards particular place. Toward the stated place or direction. One of the parts into which a prison is divided.
