English

towards

tɔːrdz, təˈwɔːdz, tɘˈwoːdz, tʊˈwɔɹdz, ˈtoʊɚdz, ˈtɔɹdz
Meaning: in the direction of; closer to
Part of Speech: Preposition Alternative Readings: təˈwɔːdz, tɘˈwoːdz, tʊˈwɔɹdz, ˈtoʊɚdz, ˈtɔɹdz

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Example sentences

She walked towards the exit without looking back.
She walked towards the exit without looking back.
They showed open hostility towards their new neighbors.
They showed open hostility towards their new neighbors.
The bowler threw the ball towards the batsman.
The bowler threw the ball towards the batsman.
The vessel continued to north towards the arctic.
The vessel continued to north towards the arctic.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate movement in a specific direction. It can also mean 'in relation to' (e.g., 'attitude towards someone').

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