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.