towards

/ tɔːdz; təˈwɔːdz /

preposition

1. in the direction or vicinity of

   towards London

2. with regard to

   her feelings towards me

3. as a contribution or help to

   money towards a new car

4. just before

   towards one o'clock

5. in comparison with

   it's no work towards having to do it by hand

Example Sentences

If the Israel model ban were directed towards disordered eating, Ravin says she would support it whole-heartedly.

From The Daily Beast

Couple walked towards the opposite end of the dungeon, where she previously played with Destiny.

From The Daily Beast

I began walking right, towards my dorm, when I realized I needed to go to the hospital.

From The Daily Beast

But the real animus seems directed towards the language changing Dodd-Frank.

From The Daily Beast

“People are surprised to find themselves in the street and see Doctor Who walking towards them,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

From Project Gutenberg

As Perker said this, he looked towards the door, with an evident desire to render the leave-taking as brief as possible.

From Project Gutenberg

In this situation we waited the motion of the enemy, without perceiving any advancement they made towards us.

From Project Gutenberg

He stood, with the air of a hero, both arms extended towards the amazed pair of lovers.

From Project Gutenberg

The upper part of the stem is usually unbranched, but whorls of branches occur towards the base.

From Project Gutenberg