Spell Bee Word: towards

Basic Details

Word: Towards

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: In the direction of something.

Synonyms: In the direction of, facing, in the vicinity of

Antonyms: Away from, against

Idioms and Phrases

1. Towards the end: As something is nearing its conclusion. Example: "Towards the end of the book, the main character faces a big challenge."
2. More towards the positive: Having a more optimistic outlook. Example: "After the meeting, I felt more towards the positive about our project's chances of success."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She walked towards the park to enjoy the sunny afternoon.

Example 2: He pointed towards the mountain, showing us where the trails begin.

Example 3: The car turned towards the right at the traffic lights.

Fun Fact

The word 'towards' comes from the Old English 'toweard' which means to or towards. It retains the same basic sense of direction in modern usage.

Famous Quote

"It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success." - Nelson Mandela

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "towards" mean?

a) In the opposite direction
b) In the direction of something
c) Away from something
d) In a circle

Answer: b) In the direction of something

2. Which of these is a synonym of "towards"?

a) Away from
b) Facing
c) Above
d) Behind

Answer: b) Facing

3. What is the opposite of "towards"?

a) In
b) Along
c) Away from
d) Near

Answer: c) Away from

4. Which sentence uses "towards" correctly?

a) She walked towards her home after school.
b) The dog jumped towards the tree.
c) The book flew towards the shelf.
d) They ran towards the sky.

Answer: a) She walked towards her home after school.

5. Which idiom means something ending soon?

a) Towards the end
b) On the way up
c) All over the place
d) In the long run

Answer: a) Towards the end