go towards
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
When money or effort helps pay for or build up something bigger.
Literal meaning: To move in the direction of something.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
neutral
For money or resources to be used as part of the funding or achievement of something.
"All profits from this event will go towards building a new community centre."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
For effort, time, or work to contribute partially to achieving a result.
"Years of practice went towards making her the pianist she is today."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very commonly used in financial and charitable contexts. Also used more broadly for effort or time contributing to a result. American English uses 'go toward' (without the final 's').
Commonly used with
cost fund charity expenses prize money salary
Forms
Base
go towards
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes towards
he/she/it
Past simple
went towards
yesterday
Past participle
gone towards
have + pp
-ing form
going towards
continuous
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