Word: towards
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: to
wards
Definition: Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
Morphemes:
Affix: to
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: to
Language: enm
Decoded: to
Meaning: to
Affix: -ward
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming adverbs denoting course or direction to, or motion or tendency toward, as in "backward; toward; forward", etc.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.