Definition
towards (Mecca): in the direction of (Mecca)
towards: in relation to, with respect to
Pronunciation examples
UK: They're saving money towards a new house.
US: Let's take a walk towards the river.
- "Follow it down through the valleys towards the ocean of spirituality."
- "Trial runs in towns with high obesity levels have shown that consumers are likely to avoid unhealthy products if they have a picture of an unhealthy body on them. As part of the new regulations, healthier food options will also feature photos of unrealistic slim body types in an attempt to lure consumers towards these products."
- "You can keep your current frequent flyer miles, and as a new customer with Loman's, you get a bonus 10 miles towards the airline of your choice."
- "Europe is a community of nations dedicated towards one goal"
- "Anyway, it is harder and harder to obtain a green card in America, and many people have very strong feelings of... animosity towards us foreigners."
- "Moreover, US pollution is being carried by wind currents towards the South Pole, close to Australia."
- "Now I'm standing inside the huge entrance hall, looking towards the main gallery space."
- "Follow it down through the valley towards the ocean of gratitude... we will be eating fish today."
- "Even in markets which appear saturated such as Europe and North America, shoppers increase their purchases of Delavigne products towards the holiday season."
- "With the aid of air traffic controllers, Mr. Marron was able to guide the plane towards the airport runway."
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