toward
//təˈwɔːd//
Definitions
1.Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
- Tom ran toward the door.
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.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #538
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Uncommon
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Word family
Etymology
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).