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towards
preposition

Divide towards into syllables:

to · wards

How to pronounce towards:

Definition of towards:

towards (preposition):
in the direction of

Synonyms for towards:

about
as for
as regards
concerning
en route for
for
in regard to
in the direction of
in view of
of
on
on the road to
on the way to
regarding
respecting
to
touching
with regard to
with respect to

Antonyms for towards:

180 degrees from
away from
from
going from
in the opposite direction to
proceeding from

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