Toward — synonyms, definition

1. toward (o)

about advancing against ahead along approaching around as far as at close to contra facing forth forward fronting moving near nearly on onward • • •

2. toward (Preposition)

toward (Preposition) — In the direction of. ex. "heading toward London"

toward (Preposition) — Near. ex. "sitting toward the back"

toward (Preposition) — In relation to (someone or something). ex. "What are your feelings toward him?"

toward (Preposition) — For the purpose or use of. ex. "I'm saving money toward retirement"