toward
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Old English tōweard, to + -ward
[edit] Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /təˈwɔːd/, SAMPA: /t@"wO:d/
- (GenAm) IPA: /tɔːɹd/, SAMPA: /tO:r\d/
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- Hyphenation: to‧ward
[edit] Preposition
toward (mainly in American English)
- Moving in the direction of (but not necessarily arriving at).
- She moved toward the door.
- In relation to (someone or something).
- What are your feelings toward him?
- For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
- I'm saving money toward retirement.
- Located close to; near (a time or place).
- Our place is over toward the station.
[edit] Synonyms
[edit] Usage notes
- Although some have tried to discern a semantic distinction between the words toward and towards, the difference is merely dialectal. Toward is more common in American English and towards is the predominant form in British English.
[edit] Translations
moving in the direction of
in relation to
for the purpose of
located near
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