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toward

/tɘ.ˈwoːd/

adjective

Meaning

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

  • Future; to-come.

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

  • Promising, likely.

Synonyms

imminent,
in the offing,
proximate,
coming

preposition

Meaning

  • In the direction of.

    "She moved toward the door."

  • In relation to (someone or something).

    "What are your feelings toward him?"

  • For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

    "I'm saving money toward retirement."

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

    "Our place is over toward the station."

Synonyms

towards