Definition of "toward"
- preposition
Moving in the direction of (but not necessarily arriving at).
In relation to (someone or something).
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
Located close to; near (a time or place).
- adjective
Future; to come.
Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
Promising, likely; froward.
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