Towards

preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/

Word Frequency: 81.0

Definitions

1.prepositionIn the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

2.prepositionIn relation to (someone or something).

"What are your feelings toward him?"

3.prepositionFor the purpose of attaining (an aim).

"I'm saving money toward retirement."

4.prepositionLocated close to; near (a time or place).

"Our place is over toward the station."

5.adjectiveNear; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

6.adverbIn the direction of something (indicated by context).

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