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Meaning of toward

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

toward

Pronunciation:/tɘ.ˈwoːd//tə.ˈwɔːd//tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.

  2. Future; to-come.

  3. Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.

  4. Promising, likely.

preposition

Definitions

  1. In the direction of.

    Example: She moved toward the door.

  2. In relation to (someone or something).

    Example: What are your feelings toward him?

  3. For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

    Example: I'm saving money toward retirement.

  4. Located close to; near (a time or place).

    Example: Our place is over toward the station.