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toward

/tɘ.ˈwoːd/ /tə.ˈwɔːd/ /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/

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adjective

Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.

Examples :

"My younger sister is very toward; she learns new things quickly and easily. "

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adjective

Future; to-come.

Examples :

"The teacher's toward expectations for the class were high. "

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The deadline for the project is toward the end of the week. "

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adjective

Promising, likely.

Examples :

"The new student's progress in math is quite toward. "

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preposition

In the direction of.

Examples :

"She moved toward the door."

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preposition

In relation to (someone or something).

Examples :

"What are your feelings toward him?"

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preposition

For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

Examples :

"The students worked diligently toward their final exams. "

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preposition

Located close to; near (a time or place).

Examples :

"Our place is over toward the station."

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