Where does “towards” come from?
Towards comes from Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard, originally meaning directed or turned in a certain direction.
towards (English): Alternative form of toward; In the direction of...
Definitions
- Alternative form of toward; In the direction of...
Ancestry of “towards”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | towardes | In the direction of; toward; In proximity to;... |
| 2 | Old English | tōweardes | — |