towards

[US]/tə'wɔːdz/
[UK]/tɔrdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

prep. in the direction of; with the purpose of; in relation to; nearing; almost; approximately.

Phrases & Collocations

head towards

move towards

walk towards

drive towards

point towards

lean towards

turn towards

look towards

progress towards

Example Sentences

the trend towards professionalism.

towards the end of April.

a march towards civilization

cooperate towards that end

They drew towards that village.

a drift towards liberalism

a leaning towards science

a comprehensive strategy towards regional development

a stampede towards the exit

a leaning towards vegetarianism

The warship was making towards the pier.

the author's animus towards her.

the plane was corkscrewing towards the earth.

this recent gravitation towards the Continent.

I bear no malice towards anybody.

I felt protective towards her.

Real-world Examples

He pointed one gnarled finger towards the door.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

We are lifting our hips towards the ceiling.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Failure to be punctual is a sign of disrespect towards others.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

It's moving us towards an inflection point for gender equality.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) September 2015 Collection

Mr Clarkson's satnav seems to steer him towards controversy.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

High housing prices force workers towards cheaper but less productive places.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He responded by pulling her towards him and kissing her.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2015

And I hit them towards the box.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Wendy has changed her manner towards Michael.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

Now gently lift it towards the midline.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

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