towards
Translation
towards, toward
Examples
She walked towards the station.
She walked towards the station.
His attitude towards work is positive.
His attitude towards work is positive.
This is a step towards a better future.
This is a step towards a better future.
Grammar Patterns
towards ((sth./sb.)) in the direction of (sth./sb.) She walked towards the station.
Similar Words
toward, to, for
Etymology
From Old English 'tōweardes'. The '-es' was an adverbial suffix. This form is used in American English, but 'toward' is more common.
Memory Tips
While 'toward' is more frequent in the US, 'towards' is also perfectly correct and understood. It's the standard form in the UK.