toward

CEFRA1

/təˈwɔːd/

preposition

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In plain English

  1. 01

    preposition

    In the direction of someone or something.

  2. 02

    preposition

    Extra detail

    For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

Examples

  • Everybody took a hostile attitude toward illegal aliens.

  • This advice of yours will go a long way toward solving the problem.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/
  • /ˈtwɔɹd/

Deep Dive

preposition

Extra meanings

  1. In relation to (someone or something).

  2. In the direction of.

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

More examples

In context

  • The children ran toward the classroom.

  • I'm saving money toward retirement.

  • She moved toward the door.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

preposition

From Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard, from Proto-West Germanic *tōward, equivalent to to + -ward. Cognate with Middle Low German tôwart, Middle Dutch toewaert (Modern Dutch toewaarts), Middle High German zuowart, zūwart (Modern German zuwärts). Compare also Middle English tilward, tillward (“toward”).