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t-uh-WORDZ/təˈwɔːdz/

Towards means in the direction of: walk towards the door, towards the end of the year. Toward is the same idea, more American. To often means you arrive; towards can mean you are only facing that way. Forwards is the direction in front of you.

Meaning

In the direction of someone or something.

Examples

• “She walked towards the door.”
• “The dog ran towards us.”
• “Save a little money towards the trip.”

Good to know

towards + person/place. US often toward. Contrast: to (often arrival).

Near in meaning

toward

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