towards
word
/ˈtɔɹdz/
tordz
/tʊwˈɔːdz/
tuh-WAWDZ
Definition
Used to show movement in the direction of someone or something. It can also mean a relation, attitude, or contribution to a goal or result.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative uses: 'walk towards me', 'his attitude towards work', 'money towards a new car'. In American English, 'toward' is also very common; 'towards' is often more common in British English. It is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun, pronoun, or -ing form.
Spanish: haciaPortuguese (BR): em direção a - paraPortuguese (PT): em direção a - paraChinese (Simplified): 朝 - 向着 - 对于Chinese (Traditional): 朝 - 向著 - 對於Hindi: की ओर - की तरफArabic: نحو - باتجاهBengali: দিকে - প্রতি - প্রতি (আচরণ/মনোভাবের জন্য)Russian: к - в сторону - по отношению кJapanese: 〜に向かって - 〜に対してVietnamese: về phía - đối vớiKorean: 쪽으로 - 에 대해(태도, 감정 등)Turkish: doğru - karşı (tavır, tutum için)Urdu: کی طرف - کے بارے میں (رویہ، عمل)Indonesian: menuju - terhadap
Example Sentences
The dog ran towards the gate.
basic
She took a step towards him.
basic
This money will go towards our trip.
basic
We're moving towards a fully remote setup.
natural
His tone towards me changed after the meeting.
natural
I've been trying to be more patient towards my parents.
natural