towards (A2)

preposition

Pronunciation: /təˈwɔːrdz/

Definition

Indicating direction or movement to a place or person.

Examples

• She walked towards the exit, eager to leave the crowded room.

• He leaned towards her, whispering a secret.

• The company is moving towards a more sustainable business model.

How to Use towards

towards the (prepositional phrase)

Indicating movement or direction to a specific place or object. — "He ran towards the finish line with all his might."

towards [someone/something] (prepositional phrase)

Indicating movement or direction in relation to a person or thing. — "The crowd moved towards the stage when the band appeared."

move towards (collocation)

To progress or develop in a particular direction. — "The economy is moving towards recovery after a difficult period."

lean towards (collocation)

To be inclined to favor or agree with a particular option or opinion. — "She tends to lean towards the more conservative choices."

Synonyms of towards

Words with a similar meaning to towards:

• to
• toward
• approaching
• in the direction of

Antonyms of towards

Words with the opposite meaning to towards:

• away from
• from

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