| Level | A2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | preposition |
| Front | towards |
| IPA | /təˈwɔːdz / (also toward /təˈwɔːd / ) preposition |
| Back | -e doğru sularında, dolaylarında |
| Back 2 | towards (preposition) /təˈwɔːdz
/ (also toward /təˈwɔːd / ) preposition
1 in
the direction of sb/sth
-e
doğru
I saw Ken walking towards the station.
She had her back towards me.
a first step towards world peace
2 near
or nearer a time or date
sularında, dolaylarında
It gets cool towards evening.
The shops get very busy towards Christmas.
3
(used when you are talking about your feelings about sb/sth) in relation to
-e
karşı, ile ilgili
Patti felt very protective towards her
younger brother.
What is your attitude towards this
government?
4 as
part of the payment for sth
karşılamak
üzere
The money will go towards the cost
of a new minibus.
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