towards
Aussprache: [/tʊˈwɔɹdz/]
Wort
Kontext: „direction“
(preposition) moving in the direction of or closer to a particular place or thing. When you walk towards someone, you are walking to where they are.
Beispiel
She started walking towards the park.
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He walked away from the store instead of towards it.
Beispiel
Which way is the bus moving, towards the city or away from it?
Kontext: „goal“
(adverb) relating to reaching or aiming for something in the future. When you work towards a goal, you are making progress to achieve it.
Beispiel
He was working hard towards getting a promotion.
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She didn't make any effort towards improving her grades.
Beispiel
What steps can you take towards reaching your dream job?
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