Definition and meaning of English word "towards"
towards
/təˈwɔːdz/
Meaning
VerbIn the direction of something (indicated by context).
How to use
The preposition 'towards' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to indicate direction or movement in a particular direction. A learner should note that 'towards' often implies a sense of progression or approach, but not necessarily arrival. For instance, 'She walked towards the door' implies movement in the direction of the door, but not necessarily that she reached it.
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towards
Example
The plane is flying towards the airport.
She's walking towards the park.
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Common phrases
- towards the end— towards the end
- move towards— move towards
- step towards— step towards
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Frequency rank: #662 in English
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The English word "towards" means "towards" in English.
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