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toward

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preposition

to·​ward ˈtō-ərd How to pronounce toward (audio) ˈtȯ(-ə)rd How to pronounce toward (audio)
variants or towards
ˈtō-ərd(z) How to pronounce toward (audio)
ˈtȯ(-ə)rd(z),
tə-ˈwȯrd(z),
ˈtwȯrd(z)
1
: in the direction of
driving toward town
2
a
: along a course leading to
a long stride toward disarmament
b
: in relation to
an attitude toward life
3
a
: at a point in the direction of : near
a cottage somewhere up toward the lake
b
: in such a position as to be in the direction of
your back was toward me
4
: not long before
toward the end of the afternoon
5
a
: in the way of help or assistance in
did all he could toward raising campaign funds
b
: for the partial payment of
proceeds go toward the establishment of a scholarship

toward

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adjective

to·​ward ˈtō-ərd How to pronounce toward (audio) ˈtȯ(-ə)rd How to pronounce toward (audio)
1
or less commonly towards
ˈtō-ərdz How to pronounce toward (audio) ˈtȯ(-ə)rdz How to pronounce toward (audio)
[Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, preposition, toward, from tōweard, adjective]
a
: coming soon : imminent
b
: happening at the moment : afoot
2
a
obsolete : quick to learn : apt
b
: propitious, favoring
a toward breeze

Synonyms

Preposition

Example Sentences

Preposition The bus is heading toward town. She took a step toward the door. They live out towards the edge of town. We're thinking of taking a vacation towards the end of the month. Efforts toward peace have been largely unsuccessful.
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
The book loses power a bit toward the end, in the discussions of electrification and autonomy, a fact that perhaps reflects Appleyard’s own uncertainty about the future. Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 18 Sep. 2022 Officials said a storm system moving toward the West Coast from the Gulf of Alaska could be a mixed blessing for firefighting efforts. Jason Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 The period of national mourning is moving toward its final denouement Monday, when the late monarch's state funeral is expected to draw a million people and heads of state from around the world. WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 And at a recent White House briefing, Fauci said the U.S. is likely moving toward an influenza-style vaccination program for Covid-19, with annual shots tailored to protect against the dominant variants. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022 Two tropical storms are moving toward the East and West Coasts of the US today, with each packing forceful winds that could create a slew of different challenges for millions of people. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Forecast models are showing the thermal trough moving toward the Cascades by Saturday afternoon which should shift the winds more onshore and bring some relief from the heat. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Solano’s body worn camera and a front-door camera, Alvarez did change his direction slightly just before being shot but the firearm was not pointed or moving toward Solano, the report said. Annie Sweeney, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Moving toward The Hague, the newest destination on the list is Museum Voorlinden, a testament to how a private collector can create a public destination. Diane Daniel, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
Adjective
As the pressure has mounted, Paul and Ally have moved toward and away from each other. Peter Libbey, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard facing, imminent, from tō, preposition, to + -weard -ward

First Known Use

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of toward was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing toward

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