townward
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtaʊnˌwɔrd/
KK: /taʊnˌwɔrd/
adjective
Definition
In the direction of a town.
Example
We walked townward to reach the market.
Conversation
Are you heading townward this weekend?
Yeah, I need to pick up some supplies.
That sounds good! Do you have a list of what you need for the trip townward?
Definitely, I want to make sure I don't forget anything important.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
urban
metropolitan
civic
Antonyms
rural
remote
isolated
adverb
Definition
In the direction of a town.
Example
We walked townward to reach the market.
Conversation
Are you heading townward this weekend?
Yeah, I thought I’d check out the new café there.
That sounds fun! I might join you if you want some company.
Root Explanation
**Townward** → It is formed from "town" (from Old English *tun*, meaning an enclosed place or settlement) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "townward" means in the direction of the town.
Memory Tip
Think of heading 'toward' a 'town' — the suffix '-ward' indicates direction, so 'townward' means moving in the direction of the town.
Visually Confused Words
downward
toward
onward
towards
onwards