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toward

/tɘ.ˈwoːd/
adjective
  1. Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.

  2. Future; to-come.

  3. Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.

Synonymsimminent, in the offing, proximate, coming
preposition
  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."

Synonymstowards
Antonymsfromward, froward

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