Definitions for Toward
tɔrd, toʊrd, twɔrd, twoʊrd; tɔrd, toʊrdToward

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1. toward(Adjective)

   Future; that which is to come.

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

2. toward(Adjective)

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

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

3. toward(Adjective)

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

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

4. toward(Adjective)

   Promising, likely; froward.

   Why, that is spoken like a toward prince. u2015 Shakespeare.

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

5. toward(Preposition)

   Moving in the direction of (but not necessarily arriving at).

   She moved toward the door.

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

6. toward(Preposition)

   In relation to (someone or something).

   What are your feelings toward him?

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

7. toward(Preposition)

   For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

   I'm saving money toward retirement.

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

8. toward(Preposition)

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

   Our place is over toward the station.

   Etymology: From toweard, equivalent to

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Toward

   alt. of Towards

2. Toward(adverb)

   alt. of Towards

3. Toward

   approaching; coming near

4. Toward

   readly to do or learn; compliant with duty; not froward; apt; docile; tractable; as, a toward youth

5. Toward

   ready to act; forward; bold; valiant

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1. Toward

   Toward is a village near Dunoon at the southern tip of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Toward

   tō′ard, Towards, tō′ardz, prep. in the direction of: with a tendency to: for, as a help to: near, about.—adv. nearly: in a state of preparation. [A.S. tóweard, adj.—tó, to, and ward, sig. direction.]

2. Toward

   -ly, tō′ward, -li, adj. ready to do or learn: apt.—ns. Tō′wardness, Tō′wardliness.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. toward

   To a specific direction.

   They moved toward the village green to ensure they got to see the village bandstand and music.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020  

How to pronounce Toward?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Toward in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Toward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Toward in a Sentence

1. Stehpen Volkmann:

   The whole ag machinery market is moving toward precision planting.

2. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid:

   I think that my work with her over the years has been something that I have looked upon with awe. She was the first lady. She started the trend toward looking to do something about health care. She understood the issue well, she was the front on the health care during that administration.

3. Patrik Schowitz:

   More than in previous rounds, we see momentum toward reaching at least a limited trade deal, and certainly a mini-deal would remove some of the negative sentiment overhang for the real economy and markets.

4. Elliot Rodger:

   I sincerely hope that their findings will go a long way toward helping avoid future tragedies.

5. Lacy Clay:

   They are working toward being a more diverse police force, St. Louis County is. And I think they have a little more professionalism, as well as training necessary to police diverse communities.

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