towards

Definition

Alternative form of toward.

Etymology

From Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, tōwærdes, equivalent to toward + -s (adverbial suffix).

Example Sentences

• "Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction."
• "To the left towers the Jungfrau, with the train heading directly towards it."
• "But with Goodison Park openly directing its full hostility towards Atkinson, Liverpool went ahead when Carroll turned in his first Premier League goal of the season after 70 minutes."