Towards
preposition, Also, towards
1.
in the direction of:
to walk toward the river.
2.
with a view to obtaining or having; for:
They’re saving money toward a new house.
3.
in the area or vicinity of; near:
Our cabin is toward the top of the hill.
4.
turned to; facing:
Her back was toward me.
5.
shortly before; close to:
toward midnight.
6.
as a help or contribution to:
to give money toward a person’s expenses.
7.
with respect to; as regards:
his attitude toward women.
adjective
8.
about to come soon; imminent.
9.
going on; in progress; afoot:
There is work toward.
10.
propitious; favorable.
11.
Obsolete.
promising or apt, as a student.
compliant; docile.
preposition
1.
in the direction or vicinity of: towards London
2.
with regard to: her feelings towards me
3.
as a contribution or help to: money towards a new car
4.
just before: towards one o’clock
5.
(Irish) in comparison with: it’s no work towards having to do it by hand
adjective (ˈtəʊəd)
1.
(rare) in progress; afoot
2.
(obsolete) about to happen; imminent
3.
(obsolete) promising or favourable
preposition (təˈwɔːd; tɔːd)
4.
a variant of towards
see: go a long way toward
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- Towaway-zone
noun 1. See example at towaway.
- Towbar
noun 1. a metal bar for attaching a vehicle to a load to be towed. noun 1. a rigid metal bar or frame used for towing vehicles Compare towrope, towline
- Tow-bar
noun 1. a metal bar for attaching a vehicle to a load to be towed.
- Towboat
noun 1. a diesel-powered or steam-powered boat used especially on inland waterways to push groups of barges lashed to it in front or on one side or both. 2. tugboat. noun 1. another word for tug (sense 5)