towards
Translation
towards, toward
Examples
She looked towards the window.
She looked towards the window.
I'm saving money towards a new car.
I'm saving money towards a new car.
It was getting towards evening.
It was getting towards evening.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) in the direction of (sth./sb.) She looked towards the window.
((sth.)) as a contribution to (sth.) I'm saving money towards a new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toward, to, in the direction of; Antonyms: away from, from
Etymology
From 'toward' plus the adverbial genitive '-s', a common formation in Old English.
Memory Tips
Means the same as 'toward'. 'Towards' is more common in British English, but both are correct in American English.