preposition
towards
tuh-WAWDZ
preposition
1
In the direction of something or someone.
"The dog ran towards the gate as soon as it opened."
"Attitudes towards remote work have shifted a lot."
How to Use Towards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIdentical in meaning to "toward" — in the direction of, or in relation to.
UK vs US
"Towards" is the preferred spelling in British English; American English tends to prefer "toward."
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Etymology
From Old English tōweardes, formed from toward plus the adverbial suffix -s.