Definitions for toward
tɔrd, toʊrd, twɔrd, twoʊrd; tɔrd, toʊrdto·ward

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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. Bidensaid Pete:

   Tonight, I want to open the door to Amys supporters, to Petes supporters, i know there are political differences, but I also know that virtually all of Amys supporters and Petes supporters understand that weve got to move toward a government that believes in justice, not greed.

2. Joe Pickard:

   When prices fall to a certain point, it just doesn't make any economic sense for the peddlers to collect the scrap, a lot of those peddlers have had to look toward other ways to make money.

3. Adidas Brand Strategy James Carnes:

   Hopefully this partnership inspires brands to refocus their competitive spirit toward the race against climate change and encourages a collaborative approach to finding better solutions.

4. Frank Moore Colby:

   Averageness is a quality we must put up with. Men march toward civilization in column formation, and by the time the van has learned to admire the masters the rear is drawing reluctantly away from the totem pole.

5. President Obama:

   They teach us that tiny trees just need a little love, and that on this holiday we celebrate peace on Earth and goodwill toward all.

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