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toward
[tawrd, tohrd, tuh-wawrd, twawrd, twohrd, tawrd, tohrd]
preposition
in the direction of.
to walk toward the river.
with a view to obtaining or having; for.
They're saving money toward a new house.
in the area or vicinity of; near.
Our cabin is toward the top of the hill.
turned to; facing.
Her back was toward me.
shortly before; close to.
toward midnight.
as a help or contribution to.
to give money toward a person's expenses.
with respect to; as regards.
his attitude toward women.
adjective
about to come soon; imminent.
going on; in progress; afoot.
There is work toward.
propitious; favorable.
Obsolete.
promising or apt, as a student.
compliant; docile.
toward
adjective
rarein progress; afoot
obsoleteabout to happen; imminent
obsoletepromising or favourable
preposition
a variant of towards
Other 51Թ Forms
- towardness noun
- ˈٴǷɲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of toward1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He’s comfortable in his environment, used to the attention and is particularly ready to begin his pro career and keep on a path toward pitching in the big leagues.
It’s a far cry from the hints of optimism some in the industry had toward the end of last year.
Authorities allege that Ramirez was trying to conceal himself and then ran toward the exit and refused to answer questions about his identity and citizenship.
Both sides had been building toward this moment for years — a city famous for embracing the immigrant experience and a White House that had made hostility toward those here illegally a hallmark of its agenda.
High school graduation in this Latino enclave was all-American in spirit, but embodied defiance toward federal officials trying to deport unauthorized immigrants.
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