Towards
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təˈwɔːdz/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Towards is a preposition meaning In the direction of something (indicated by context).
Meaning
In the direction of something (indicated by context).
More Meanings
- Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
- Alternative form of toward.
Example Sentences
We have a trifling foolish banquet towards.
To the left towers the Jungfrau, with the train heading directly towards it.
Thus as he spake, lo far away they spyde / A varlet running towards hastily […]
Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction.
Synonyms for towards
Depending on context, synonyms include toward.
Antonyms for towards
Common opposites include fromward, fromwards.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include around, near, about, almost, nearly, achieving.
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