Definition of Toward
Toward
to·ward
Definition/Meaning
(preposition)
In the direction of something or someone.
e.g. She walked toward the door to greet her friend.
(preposition)
on a course that would lead to achieving a particular goal;
e.g. I heard that you are working toward earning the promotion.
(preposition)
around a particular period of time, or occurring close to a time;
e.g. They waited till toward the end of the session to ask their questions.
(preposition)
in relation or with regards to a particular subject;
e.g. She showed the greatest kindness toward us while we were staying with her.
(preposition)
in order to help someone/something, especially in order to contribute to the cost of something;
e.g. She made a generous donation toward the organization's fundraising goal.
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