towards (alsotoward) preposition1in the direction of somebody or something: We walked towards the river. I couldn't see her face – she had her back towards me.2near a time or a date: Let's meet towards the end of the week. It gets cooler towards evening.3to somebody or something: The people in the village are always very friendly towards tourists.4to help pay for something: Tom gave me £10 towards Sam's birthday present.