toward
/tɘ.ˈwoːd//tə.ˈwɔːd//tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/
adjective
- 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
- 1
In the direction of.
“She moved toward the door.”
- 2
In relation to (someone or something).
“What are your feelings toward him?”
- 3
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
“I'm saving money toward retirement.”
- 4
Located close to; near (a time or place).
“Our place is over toward the station.”
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