Toward vs. Towards

Can you guess the only difference between toward and towards? (Hint: It’s not a trick question.)

The only difference is, you guessed it, an “s.” 

You may have a preference, and so do predominately English-speaking countries. The U.S. and Canada more often prefer “toward.” Australia and the United Kingdom use “towards” more often. 

AP Style prefers brevity; therefore, it uses “toward.”

— Sarah Muench