towards

Definitions

1. preposition

   A different form of toward.

   Examples

   • She walked towards the station.
   • Towards evening, the wind began to rise.
   ≈toward≠fromward≠fromwards
2. adverb

   In the direction of something.

   Examples

   • The car turned and drove towards the highway.
   • He moved slowly towards the door.
3. adjective

   In old-fashioned use, near or about to happen.

   Examples

   • A great feast was towards at the manor.
   • Something important seemed towards that evening.