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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