Meaning & use
toward
In the direction of, or in relation to a particular goal, attitude, or point in time.
See it in a sentence
The hikers walked steadily toward the summit as the fog began to lift.
Her attitude toward the new policy softened once she understood its purpose.
A note on using this word
'Toward' and 'towards' mean the same thing; 'toward' is more common in American English and 'towards' in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
towards
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Words with an opposite meaning
away from
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