towards

prep

1. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of toward.

   “Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction.”

   “To the left towers the Jungfrau, with the train heading directly towards it.”

   “But with Goodison Park openly directing its full hostility towards Atkinson, Liverpool went ahead when Carroll turned in his first Premier League goal of the season after 70 minutes.”

   “Huntingdon's ferocity makes the reaction of staff all the more brave. To move towards danger when others are fleeing is the definition of bravery in my book. To place yourself in danger to protect others.”

adv

1. (not-comparable)In the direction of something (indicated by context).

   “Thus as he spake, lo far away they spyde / A varlet running towards hastily […]”

adj

1. (not-comparable)Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

   “We have a trifling foolish banquet towards.”