Definitions For Toward

Adverb

In a given direction, typically toward something specific. nearly, nearly, almost.

Derived terms

{{l, enm, toward and froward}}

Adjective

future, future, forthcoming; to come. Near at hand; imminent, nigh. Moving forth. of goodwill, benevolent; well-tempered, gentle.

Related terms

{{l, enm, towardnesse}}

Descendants

{{desc, en, toward}}

Preposition

In the direction of; toward. Into the presence of. In proximity to; near, by. In an exchange or communication with; to. Having a wont or tendency towards. Similar to. Subject to; under the control of. Useful for; prepared for.

Derived terms

{{l, enm, as toward}}

Descendants

{{desc, en, toward}}

Etymology

From {{inh, enm, ang, tōweard}}, tōwærd; equivalent to {{af, enm, to, -ward}}.

Anagrams

to-draw, todraw

Middle English

Alternative forms

{{alter, enm, towarde, towar, towart, touard, touarde, touwar, touward, touwarde, towerd, towert, taward, tawarde, tawart, twoward, tort, toweard, towearde, towerd, towarð, towweard, touwward}}