towards
towards
In the direction of something.
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What's the difference between towards / to / toward / in the direction of / facing / near
A very common preposition with many meanings; for direction it is broader and less specific than 'towards'.
He went to the shop.
The car moved toward the bridge.
A fuller phrase with the same basic meaning, but less concise and more explanatory than 'towards'.
The ship sailed in the direction of the island.
Describes orientation or position, not movement toward something.
The house is facing the sea.
The park is near the station.
Means next to or beside something, often moving or positioned parallel to it.
The boat sailed alongside the coast.
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How to pronounce towards and what this word means
towards means towards. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce towards
/təˈwɔːdz/
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The dog ran towards the gate.
towards transcription
/təˈwɔːdz/, /tɔːrdz/
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towards meaning: what does it mean?
In the direction of something.
towards pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
towards is pronounced as /təˈwɔːdz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
towards definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The dog ran towards the gate. Translation: Собака побежала к воротам.
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