towards

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.In the direction of something (indicated by context).

   • All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Prep

Preposition

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A word placed before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show its relationship to another part of the sentence.

1. 1.Alternative form of toward.

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

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

   • We have a trifling foolish banquet towards.

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