towards

[tɔːrdz]

Definition:
1. In the direction of something.
2. Getting closer to achieving something.
3. Close or closer to a point in time.

Use 'towards' in a sentence:

• 1. He walked towards the first taxi on the rank.
• 2. A runaway car came hurtling towards us.
• 3. She moved forward, inching towards the rope.
• 4. We drove onwards towards the coast.
• 5. He bears no resentment towards them.
• 6. His government has pledged to move the country towards a plural democracy.
• 7. The antagonism he felt towards his old enemy was still very strong.
• 8. Everyone was very friendly towards me.
• 9. She felt herself softening towards him.
• 10. They pulled towards the shore.
• 11. He was warm and tender towards her.
• 12. We wandered back towards the car.
• 13. She pulled him gently towards her.
• 14. We looked longingly towards the hills.
• 15. The sun sank lower towards the horizon.
• 16. The dog came lolloping towards them.
• 17. She had her back towards me.
• 18. The UK leant towards the US proposal.
• 19. There is a growing trend towards earlier retirement.
• 20. Can I give you something towards expenses?
• 21. They were sliding towards bankruptcy.
• 22. The land inclined gently towards the shore.
• 23. These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents.
• 24. We are moving towards the cashless society.
• 25. She pushed the cup towards me.
• 26. Phil moved towards the window.
• 27. Barricades funnelled the crowds towards the square.
• 28. The money will go towards a new car.
• 29. She walked towards him and then halted.
• 30. She has a strong natural tendency towards caution.
• 31. He became very weak towards the end of his life.
• 32. The land falls away sharply towards the river.
• 33. Jo galloped across the field towards him.
• 34. She spread her arms and the child ran towards her.
• 35. Here's$ 100 to put towards your ski trip.
• 36. She pushed her face towards him.
• 37. Lack of money inclines many young people towards crime.
• 38. The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members.
• 39. The army pushed (on) towards the capital.
• 40. She fell back towards the end of the race.
• 41. Our students are oriented towards science subjects.
• 42. He took a step towards the door.
• 43. I'm taking the first tentative steps towards fitness.
• 44. Part of my pay cheque went towards buying a CD player.
• 45. The resort is geared towards children.
• 46. This is a first step towards political union.
• 47. Armed rebels advanced towards the capital.
• 48. The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers.
• 49. Students gain college credits which count towards their degree.
• 50. He made towards the door.
• 51. He gave least of all towards the wedding present.
• 52. His views tend towards the extreme.
• 53. Her article showed no charity towards her former friends.
• 54. This was a first step towards a united Europe.
• 55. She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees.
• 56. Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years.
• 57. The money will go towards a new school building.