towards
/tʊˈwɔɹdz/
adverbadjective
In the direction of something (indicated by context).
NWL
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Adverb 1 meaning
In the direction of something (indicated by context).
Adjective 1 meaning
Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, tōwærdes, equivalent to toward + -s (adverbial suffix).
TOWARDS at a glance
TOWARDS has 7 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (T 1 + O 1 + W 4 + A 1 + R 1 + D 2 + S 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #899 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with towards
All rhymes- WORDS9
- RECORDS10
- STANDARDS11
- CARDS8
- AWARDS10
- BIRDS8
- YARDS9
- AFTERWARDS17
- GUARDS8
- BOARDS9
- REGARDS9
- REWARDS11
One letter away
- COWARDS13
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