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TOWARDS
Etymology
Preposition
towards
Alternative form of toward
Synonym: toward
Antonyms: fromward, fromwards
Adverb
towards (not comparable)
In the direction of something (indicated by context).
Adjective
towards (not comparable)
Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
Source: Wiktionary
To"ward, To"wards, prep.Etym: [AS. To, and -ward, wards.]
1. In the direction of; to. He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1. The waves make towards'' the pebbled shore. Shak.
2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning. His eye shall be evil toward his brother. Deut. xxviii. 54. Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men. Acts xxiv. 16.
3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of. This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble. Clarendom.
4. Near; about; approaching to. I am toward nine years older since I left you. Swift.
To"ward, To"wards adv.
Definition: Near; at hand; in state of preparation. Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward Shak. We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards. Shak.
To"wards (, prep. & adv.
Definition: See Toward.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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