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Definition of toward - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
directionUS in the direction of somethingUS
- She walked toward the park.
2.
timeUS just before a time or eventUS
- He arrived toward the end of the meeting.
3.
goalsUS for the purpose of achieving a goalUS
- They are saving money toward a new car.
Adjective
1.
proximityDated US approaching or coming near in time or spaceDated US
- The toward storm clouds signaled an impending rain.
2.
successDated UK promising or showing signs of successDated UK
- The toward young athlete showed great potential.
3.
favorable attitudeDated US showing a favorable dispositionDated US
- His toward behavior made everyone feel welcome..
Expressions with toward
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moving slowly and gradually closer
The project is inching toward completion.
having a particular goal or purpose in mind
He studied hard with an eye toward getting a scholarship.
move slowly and carefully closer to something
She edged toward the door, trying not to make noise.
move your gaze in the direction of something
She turned her eyes toward the window.
have a strong interest or attraction for someone or something
I feel drawn toward art and creative activities.
incline the body in a particular direction
She leaned toward the window to see outside.
give or save money or effort for a particular goal or expense
He decided to put his savings toward a new computer.
show a gradual change moving in the direction of something
Over the years, public opinion began to trend toward greater tolerance.
make steady effort in order to reach a particular goal or result
She is working toward a promotion by taking on extra responsibilities.
statistical phenomenon where extreme values move closer to average
In statistics, regression toward the mean explains the test score changes.
acting without ill will towards anyone
He approached the negotiation with malice toward none.
Origin of toward
Old English, to (in the direction of) + weard (toward)
Terms with toward included in their meaning
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vertical movement
toward a lower place or position
vertical movement
toward a higher place or position
directional
toward the direction where the sun sets
direction
toward the left side
location
facing or located toward where the sun rises
final phase
toward the end of a period
acr: North
direction pointing toward the top of most maps
geography
region of a country lying toward its northern side
position
located toward the upper-left compass direction
directional movement
to, toward, or from the side
map reading
toward the Earth's bottom on most maps
location
located toward the direction of sunset
literal action
exhale smoke toward another person's face
movement
moving or spreading toward every side from a point
travel
shows movement across space toward a person or place
directional movement
toward the southern direction
directional movement
toward a higher place or position
directional
in or toward the front
movement
toward a lower level or position
direction
toward the outside or away from the center
aim
direct toward an object or aim
movement
moving or directed toward one side
orientation
pointing toward the lower-left direction on a compass
action
the act of directing something toward a target
Examples of toward in a sentence
He moved toward the light. The store closes toward midnight. We should finish the project toward the deadline. She worked tirelessly toward her degree. Efforts toward peace were finally showing results. The toward deadline made everyone work faster.
Her toward birthday was a cause for celebration. Her toward attitude impressed the interviewers. The project has a toward outlook for investors. Her toward attitude made her popular among peers. The manager's toward approach boosted team morale.
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- French:vers, approchant, ...
- German:in Richtung, herannahend, ...
- Italian:verso, incombente, ...
- Spanish:hacia, inminente, ...
- Portuguese:em direção a, iminente, ...
- Chinese:朝, 临近的, ...
- Japanese:の方へ, 近づく, ...
- Arabic:نَحْوَ, مُقتَرِب, ...
- Hebrew:לְעֵבֶר, מִתְקָרֵב, ...
- Russian:в направлении, приближающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:у напрямку, наближаючий, ...
- Hindi:की ओर, आसन्न, ...
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