towards
Britishpreposition
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in the direction or vicinity of
towards London
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with regard to
her feelings towards me
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as a contribution or help to
money towards a new car
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just before
towards one o'clock
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in comparison with
it's no work towards having to do it by hand
Example Sentences
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Josh Kroenke was in London towards the end of February during which he was updated on plans for the summer window.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“It’s mostly a reflection of your starting point heading towards L.A.,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The situation is, however, unfavourable for Ukraine in the Donetsk region, towards the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, according to the ISW.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“We have to enjoy today. So if you’re saving towards things and goals in your future, fund those to the best of your ability, and then spend the rest.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
She was reaching towards her bedside cupboard as she spoke, but hadn’t the strength to pull open the drawer.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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