/ɑ̃.vɛʁ/
Translation
towards, against
Word origin
From en- plus vers ('towards'), the latter from Latin versus ('turned, in the direction of'), the past participle of vertere ('to turn'). The same vertere root gives English version, invert and reverse.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vertere
- English cognates
- version, invert, reverse
Examples
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She is very kind towards her pupils.
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He was very good towards the poorest.
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You put your shirt on inside out.
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He has always been kind towards his colleagues.
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My gratitude towards my parents is immense.
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