A1 — Beginnerpreposizione
verso
towards, around (time), about
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
in direzione dinella direzione dicircaall'incircanei pressi di
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lontano dain direzione oppostavia daallontanandosi davia
Usage note
'Verso' has spatial (toward) and temporal (around/about) uses. 'Sentimento verso qualcuno' = feeling toward someone. 'Verso sera' = towards evening.
Example
"Ci vediamo verso le otto di sera."
"We'll meet around eight in the evening."
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