What does "towards" mean?

Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

What is a synonym for "towards"?

Common synonyms include: against, apropos of, en route to, on, to, toward.

//təˈwɔːdz// adj, adv, prep

adj, adv, prep ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward. not-comparable
"We have a trifling foolish banquet towards."

Adverb

1
In the direction of something (indicated by context). not-comparable
"Thus as he spake, lo far away they spyde / A varlet running towards hastily […]"

Preposition

1
Alternative form of toward. alt-of, alternative
"Towards the following morning, the thermometer fell to 5°; and at daylight, there was not an atom of water to be seen in any direction."