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toward Definition


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toward
prep
adj
    1. old use
      In progress
      Example: Have you heard what is toward?
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon toweard, from to + -ward.




towards
toward
prep
    1. In the direction of.
      Example: turn towards him
      Thesaurus: en route to, facing.
    2. In relation or regard to.
      Example: showed no respect towards her boss
      Thesaurus: with respect to, concerning, regarding.
    3. As a contribution to000 towards the cost of a new hospital.
      Example: donated £1
    4. Near; just before.
      Example: towards midnight
      Thesaurus: coming up to, approaching, nearing.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon toweard future.



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